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Mr. Right

noun

  1. a man who is viewed as an ideal romantic partner or potential spouse (sometimes used with Miss, Ms., or Mrs. instead of Mr. when referring to a female).


Mr Right

noun

  1. informal.
    the man considered by a woman to be her perfect marriage partner
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Mr. Right1

First recorded in 1920–25
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Example Sentences

She is the author of four books, including Hunter: The Strange and Savage Life of Hunter S. Thompson and Mr. Right, Right Now!

I read this Fox News headline the other day that said, “Heather Graham Not Looking for Mr. Right, Just Good Sex.”

A girl in search of love tries to find Mr. Right in a sea of losers on Match.com.

We know it isn't just anybody in trousers that would be Mr. Right.

Mr. Right Fielder Young started the sixth in a way that made the Hammond supporters hug themselves and each other ecstatically.

Mr. Right'll be coming along here some time and then—good night!

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