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catch of the day


A person who is a popular or desirable choice to be a partner in a prospective marital or romantic relationship.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

“Everyone thinks he is the catch of the day.”

CONTEXTUAL

“With his kind personality and successful career, he is definitely the catch of the day at this party.”

COMPLEX

“Though she had many suitors vying for her attention, the young doctor was widely considered the catch of the day among the city's elite.”


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Last updated August 10, 2026