WELL-WISHER Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

well-wisher

noun

Definition of well-wisher

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 The room erupted with cheers among Green Dot well-wishers who had packed the room by the dozens. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026 The monarch waved to the well-wishers gathered in the famous Mall that stretches from the palace to Trafalgar Square in central London, and the royals watched the flypast by the Royal Air Force. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026 Victor Wembanyama stepped off the court for a moment before Game 1 of the NBA Finals, accepted greetings from a handful of well-wishers in San Antonio Spurs jerseys, then bowed his head to join them in a quick prayer. — Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026 His phone rang with calls from well-wishers asking about the search, and about his daughter Malak. — Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for well-wisher

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Noun

The Grammy-winning Mexican artist is a longtime Tajín devotee who is known to keep the seasoning close at hand.

— Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Every July, a few thousand devotees descend on Mosswood Park for a weekend that feels equal parts punk festival, comedy show and a John Waters cabaret extravaganza.

— Julian Le Ballister, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of devotee

Noun

Investigators also found signs of metal fatigue at the base of the fan blade that broke off, despite recent inspections of the fan blades.

— Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
While their itchiness to be relevant might be tempered by a willingness to give Campbell time, fans won’t wait forever.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of fan

Noun

Prosecutors had said that Laster and Rozier, longtime friends, were part of a group called GMB that publicly flaunted its access to guns and that Laster allegedly relied on to intimidate witnesses.

— Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
While everyone tries to photograph the actual eclipse, French prefers a different perspective if viewing the event with friends or family.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of friend

Noun

Even her supporters glance askance at one another during her rambling entreaties.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Cliven Bundy, the family patriarch, rallied hundreds of supporters to block the roundup of his cattle, sparking a days long armed standoff between law enforcement and the Bundy group near the town of Bunkerville, outside of Las Vegas.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of supporter

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