Mr. Right
noun
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
Americannoun
Mr Right
British
noun
Etymology
Origin of Mr. Right
First recorded in 1920–25
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Considering that young conservative men outnumber young conservative women, one would think it shouldn’t be so hard to find a Mr. Right who is also Mr. Right Wing.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
A quick flick through the guide shows a plethora of dating or romance-centric shows, including a popular reality show called Hello, Mr. Right, where contestants seek to find their perfect match.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2024
Living with anxiety and prone to panic attacks, Paris Daillencourt might have chosen a less stressful place to meet his Mr. Right than on the set of Britain’s smash hit TV sensation, “Bake Expectations.”
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 6, 2023
He improvised a replacement line that Hughes used in the film: “When you meet your Mr. Right, make sure he knows you wear the pants in the family.”
From Washington Post ● Dec. 14, 2022
For large values of N, the probability that Myrtle will find her Mr. Right following this 37 percent rule is also approximately 37 percent.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
Ms Naz said: “2022 was to be her year to live her wildest dreams. She wanted to buy her own home, find Mr Right and to have children. The future looked bright.”
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2024
The 20-year-old, from Kettering, Northamptonshire, signed a record deal earlier this year and her new single - Mr Right - is a joint release with the American superstar.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2023
“In the end, it all averages out. Maybe Mr Right will come along one day, eh?”
From Nature ● Feb. 14, 2017
He is better known as a writer, with credits including Chronicle, Mr Right and the TV show Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 8, 2016
Till Mr Right comes along, then meet once in a blue moon.
From Ulysses by James Joyce
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