as in devotee
someone who wants another person to be happy, successful, etc.
Dozens of well-wishers gathered to say goodbye to him.
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Recent Examples of well-wisher
On Palm Sunday, the Vatican released a video of Francis praying and greeting a few well-wishers at St. Peter’s.
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Paul Elie, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
With the camera tight on the golfer, McIlroy was feted by a parade of well-wishers during a long stroll back to the clubhouse.
—Richard Deitsch, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Amidst clips of blooming flowers, ocean waves, and tree trunks, however, eagle-eyed well-wishers also noticed two dogs walking behind a man presumed to be William in the video.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 7 Apr. 2025
In an online obituary, Maxwell's family and well-wishers remembered him as a cherished brother and son.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Paul Elie, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
With the camera tight on the golfer, McIlroy was feted by a parade of well-wishers during a long stroll back to the clubhouse.
—Richard Deitsch, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Amidst clips of blooming flowers, ocean waves, and tree trunks, however, eagle-eyed well-wishers also noticed two dogs walking behind a man presumed to be William in the video.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 7 Apr. 2025
In an online obituary, Maxwell's family and well-wishers remembered him as a cherished brother and son.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-wisher
Noun
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The two imperial devotees engaged in a delicate and often times awkward dance during season 1 of Andor on Disney+, with the former becoming somewhat obsessed with the latter, and then saving her from a mob of angry protesters on Ferrix.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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May 2022—Katra Pilgrim Bus Blast: A bus carrying devotees to the Hindu shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in Katra, Jammu exploded in flames.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For households seeking more cooling options, the lineup at Della home appliance also includes window AC units, portable ACs, central air systems, and a new tower fan set to launch in May.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Josh Hartnett’s kids were not fans of the hair transformation that their dad underwent for his new film, Fight or Flight.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The most key thing in Episode 4 is that Abby is not just with a group of her friends.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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Ellie notices something is off about her friend when Dina comes out and climbs up on Shimmer with her, but Dina shrugs it off.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
4 May 2025
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Nevertheless, supporters are calling the Texas law a major win for the school choice movement.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Led by Pereira, Wolves’ players and staff joined hands, formed a line, walked towards their supporters and raised their hands in the air three times to initiate three loud cheers from the stands.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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“Well-wisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-wisher. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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