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 British royal, and wife, Queen Camilla, shook hands with a long line of officials before greeting well-wishers outside.
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
At the event, the Princess of Wales released a whisky bottle that broke against the ship's hull as part of tradition
Kate Middleton and Prince William charmed well-wishers in Scotland, where the Prince of Wales had a surprise response to a quick compliment.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 22 May 2025
Dozens of well-wishers gathered at the Mandarin Oriental on May 15 to say farewell to what once was one of the most luxurious hotels in South Florida — and get a sneak peek of what’s to come.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
The nonprofit, whose efforts are financed mainly through donations from well-wishers, does not receive direct government support.
—John Okot, Christian Science Monitor, 20 May 2025
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
At the event, the Princess of Wales released a whisky bottle that broke against the ship's hull as part of tradition
Kate Middleton and Prince William charmed well-wishers in Scotland, where the Prince of Wales had a surprise response to a quick compliment.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 22 May 2025
Dozens of well-wishers gathered at the Mandarin Oriental on May 15 to say farewell to what once was one of the most luxurious hotels in South Florida — and get a sneak peek of what’s to come.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
The nonprofit, whose efforts are financed mainly through donations from well-wishers, does not receive direct government support.
—John Okot, Christian Science Monitor, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for well-wisher
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-wisher
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Mah Jongg programming at hotels and resorts is geared both to novices and devotees of the game.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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For Oz devotees and collectors, there are countless clothbound classics, mesmerizing pop-up books, and an annotated text by Michael Patrick Hearn—a fascinating archive for anyone looking for a line-by-line deep dive into Baum’s inspirations and themes.—
Hazel Gaynor
June 18,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Of course, McCreery fans can also hear a few songs from McCreery himself.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
26 June 2025
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Most observers projected the Chinese center would go in the second round of the 2025 NBA draft, so the Portland Trail Blazers’ decision to select him with the 16th overall pick shocked the crowd at New York’s Barclays Center, and delighted Chinese fans watching back at home on a weekday morning.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
26 June 2025
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Your success in dealing with friends and groups today could lead to future travel opportunities or a chance to deal with matters favorably, especially legal matters.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
22 June 2025
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Member's Mark Chicken Jerky Recipe Dog Treats Don’t forget your four-legged friends at Sam’s Club.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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Lander and Mamdani have cross-endorsed each other, urging their supporters to rank the other second on their ballots.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
20 June 2025
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Most days, she was joined by a varied group of supporters—family, friends, parliamentarians, NGO representatives, and advocates from across the globe.—
Margaret Busby
June 20,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
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“Well-wisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-wisher. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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