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 Silver, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
In a perfect world, waking up and getting out the door would be a breeze.
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The decision boils down to not wasting a pick that can be used on a meaningful contributor on a guy who, in a perfect world, merely will hold a clipboard.
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In a perfect world, every Creator would have access to skilled representation.
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Michael Silver, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
In a perfect world, waking up and getting out the door would be a breeze.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2025
The decision boils down to not wasting a pick that can be used on a meaningful contributor on a guy who, in a perfect world, merely will hold a clipboard.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
In a perfect world, every Creator would have access to skilled representation.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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 2 May. 2025.
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