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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Even if Vecna was cut, in a perfect world Bower would have gotten some other great role in the show.
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
In a perfect world, Bieniemy would bring some of Bears coach Ben Johnson’s ideas with him back to Kansas City.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Jan. 2026
In a perfect world, the Broncos keep Allen off the field and keep James Cook contained.
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In a perfect world, your personal life wouldn’t seep into your job, but also, a perfect world seems boring.
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
In a perfect world, Bieniemy would bring some of Bears coach Ben Johnson’s ideas with him back to Kansas City.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Jan. 2026
In a perfect world, the Broncos keep Allen off the field and keep James Cook contained.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2026
In a perfect world, your personal life wouldn’t seep into your job, but also, a perfect world seems boring.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026
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