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
For Kent, the torment has lasted so long that well-wishers have begun to sound disingenuous.
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Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 25 June 2025
Other well-wishers included Robert Glasper, Amber Riley, Durand Bernarr and Empire executive producer Lee Daniels.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 23 June 2025
Seeing this, the line of well-wishers freezes at the dressing-room door.
—Han Ong, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
But as donations continued to pour in from well-wishers, the target was raised to $370,000, and more than $358,000 has been donated so far.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
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Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 25 June 2025
Other well-wishers included Robert Glasper, Amber Riley, Durand Bernarr and Empire executive producer Lee Daniels.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 23 June 2025
Seeing this, the line of well-wishers freezes at the dressing-room door.
—Han Ong, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
But as donations continued to pour in from well-wishers, the target was raised to $370,000, and more than $358,000 has been donated so far.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for well-wisher
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-wisher
Noun
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One thought of Madonna’s Eva Perón greeting devotees in Evita.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
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Opener Jake Worthington, also a devotee of traditional country, showcased his own growing talent and potential for stardom.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Noun
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From immersive fan zones to interactive panels, the W gave its growing audience more access than ever before.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
21 July 2025
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Winn said that fan encounter did not happen at Eastern Market, which is is probably good for the chickens, given the number of slaughterhouses nearby.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Doing kind things for friends can be mutually beneficial.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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The new installment follows a group of high school friends (Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Sarah Pidgeon and Tyriq Withers) who cause a fatal car wreck on the fourth of July and swear to keep their involvement a secret.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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The President’s supporters have expressed anger and frustration over how the Administration has handled the case in the wake of the move.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
14 July 2025
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Ryan was the sole supporter of his family at the time of his death, per the fundraising page.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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“Well-wisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-wisher. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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