the best of all (possible) worlds
noun phrase
: the best possible situation
The current economic situation is the best of all possible worlds for investors.
Examples of the best of all (possible) worlds in a Sentence
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ScalaHosting touts this as the best of all worlds, with reliability, performance, and support that takes server maintenance out of your hands.
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PCMAG, 25 June 2024
Based on the depth of potential contributing talent in a draft without a leading man, the best of all worlds could be an ability to trade back in the first round while also acquiring another, future first-round pick.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2024
More-modern hybrids feature the best of all worlds, with better pest and disease resistance, high production and really good flavor.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
At a time when there seems to be a pervasive Panglossianism – the best of all possible worlds, the softest of all possible landings – this feels like a useful counter-narrative, evidence of flaws appearing in the system.
—Steven Desmyter, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Creole and Cajun cuisines—they're the best of all worlds in Louisiana.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2024
Perhaps the best of all worlds would be for Dwyane Wade to come out that night with a purple shirt of his own.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2024
Fried mac and cheese bites are the best of all worlds—creamy and rich, like the classic dish, but with all the crisp edges your family fights over.
—Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2023
Such sanguine glosses on an unfettered market as the best of all possible worlds dovetailed with Friedman’s relentlessly sunny disposition.
—Jennifer Szalai, New York Times, 15 Nov. 2023
PCMAG, 25 June 2024
Based on the depth of potential contributing talent in a draft without a leading man, the best of all worlds could be an ability to trade back in the first round while also acquiring another, future first-round pick.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2024
More-modern hybrids feature the best of all worlds, with better pest and disease resistance, high production and really good flavor.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
At a time when there seems to be a pervasive Panglossianism – the best of all possible worlds, the softest of all possible landings – this feels like a useful counter-narrative, evidence of flaws appearing in the system.
—Steven Desmyter, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Creole and Cajun cuisines—they're the best of all worlds in Louisiana.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2024
Perhaps the best of all worlds would be for Dwyane Wade to come out that night with a purple shirt of his own.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2024
Fried mac and cheese bites are the best of all worlds—creamy and rich, like the classic dish, but with all the crisp edges your family fights over.
—Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2023
Such sanguine glosses on an unfettered market as the best of all possible worlds dovetailed with Friedman’s relentlessly sunny disposition.
—Jennifer Szalai, New York Times, 15 Nov. 2023
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