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, Westbrook is a catalytic force as a sixth man.
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In a perfect world, the 20-year-old Salomonsson would make a smooth and efficient return to his minute-eating, play-driving AHL excellence.
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In a perfect world, all the deserving nominees would be celebrating.
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Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2025
In a perfect world, the 20-year-old Salomonsson would make a smooth and efficient return to his minute-eating, play-driving AHL excellence.
—Murat Ates, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
In a perfect world, all the deserving nominees would be celebrating.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Maybe in a perfect world, Apple’s AI features will turn out to run just as smoothly.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 3 Sep. 2024
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“A perfect world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20perfect%20world. Accessed 17 Feb. 2025.
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