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• Mr. Right
  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
  Mr Right

  noun

  the man considered by a woman to be her perfect marriage partner

Mr. Right

American  

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).

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Mr Right British  

noun

1. informal the man considered by a woman to be her perfect marriage partner

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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

Bonding on the bumpy flight, the fast friends navigate competing traditions and affections on their respective ways to finding Mr. Right.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 7, 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

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

It used to be about finding Mr Right, but now it’s also about finding Mr Ready In total Georgina paid around £10,000 and continues to pay £275 a year for storage.

From The Guardian ● Feb. 7, 2016

As with other dating apps, users can scan profiles, chat privately with the potential Mr Right or hang out in a group chatroom.

From Reuters ● Jan. 8, 2015

Till Mr Right comes along, then meet once in a blue moon.

From Ulysses by James Joyce