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
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Celebrating its 75th anniversary, the premier motorsport entity now has its zeitgeist captured in a book that should be required reading for neophytes and ardent devotees alike—Grands Prix: 75 Years of Formula One Racing.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2025
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But these weren’t just devotees of the cult TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer.—
Zena Tsarfin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Nacua is seen slapping the fan in the face and walking away.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Crocs Savannah Bananas Classic Clogs Savannah Bananas fans will love these Crocs that feature the team’s mascot and an eye-catching pattern in the team colors.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Two witnesses took the stand on the first day of testimony, a friend of O'Keefe who was there when his body was found and a paramedic who tried to revive him.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article An emotional vigil that drew family, friends and community activists was held Wednesday for a beloved Harlem grandmother, businesswoman and community leader killed by a stray bullet in the crossfire of a shooting.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 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 6 May. 2025.
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