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

First recorded in 1920–25

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!

April 18, 2024petrichor

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