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, McLaurin would be earning DK Metcalf money, suited up for the Commanders, and catching passes from Jayden Daniels.
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Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
In a perfect world, their pensions would be equivalent to those earned by their counterparts outside the city.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
In a perfect world, Baty and Mauricio could start against righties, and Vientos and Taylor could start against lefties.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 28 July 2025
Congressional districts, in a perfect world, are drawn once a decade to align with the latest figures from the U.S. Census.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 20 July 2025
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Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
In a perfect world, their pensions would be equivalent to those earned by their counterparts outside the city.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
In a perfect world, Baty and Mauricio could start against righties, and Vientos and Taylor could start against lefties.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 28 July 2025
Congressional districts, in a perfect world, are drawn once a decade to align with the latest figures from the U.S. Census.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 20 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for a perfect world
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