well-wisher
noun
well-wish·er
ˈwel-ˌwi-shər 
-ˈwi-
: one who wishes well to another : an admiring supporter or fan
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Kate mingled with well-wishers following a meeting in the mayor's office about the Reggio Emilia approach, posing for selfies, accepting flowers and squatting to talk with children.
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Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Its members and well-wishers range from government ministers to businesspeople.
—Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Hosting a group of well-wishers?
—Hannah Lee Leidy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 May 2026
The gathering concluded with Johnson posing for photos with well-wishers and taking a tour of the building.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Its members and well-wishers range from government ministers to businesspeople.
—Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Hosting a group of well-wishers?
—Hannah Lee Leidy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 May 2026
The gathering concluded with Johnson posing for photos with well-wishers and taking a tour of the building.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for well-wisher
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“Well-wisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-wisher. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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