a perfect world

noun

: the best form of human society that one could want
In a perfect world, there would be no need for weapons.

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Michael Reaves / Getty Images In a perfect world, the Dodgers would have Ohtani as a pitcher and hitter for the postseason. Katie Woo, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Kroenke buys Angels, Rox still stink — D In a perfect world, KSE would’ve bought the Rockies from the Monforts ages ago. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2026 In a perfect world, McCord won’t be seen on the field any time soon. Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 With Blair determined to stop him, while Leighton relentlessly chases his grand vision of creating a perfect world. Jeff Spry, Space.com, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for a perfect world

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“A perfect world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20perfect%20world. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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