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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In a perfect world, your home would always be in pristine condition.
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Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Brown revealed Friday that, in a perfect world, Brunson and Bridges would average around 34 minutes per game.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
NurPhoto via Getty Images In a perfect world, Mondo Duplantis would have broken the world record on his seventh try in the men’s pole vault, issuing a perfect series of jumps at the World Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Monday in Tokyo.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In a perfect world, Cherry and Laura would've been really good friends.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
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Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Brown revealed Friday that, in a perfect world, Brunson and Bridges would average around 34 minutes per game.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
NurPhoto via Getty Images In a perfect world, Mondo Duplantis would have broken the world record on his seventh try in the men’s pole vault, issuing a perfect series of jumps at the World Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Monday in Tokyo.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In a perfect world, Cherry and Laura would've been really good friends.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
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“A perfect world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20perfect%20world. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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