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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-wishers
As well-wishers floated between a recording studio, the walk-in closet, a media room, and guest bedrooms, Tuco, the dog, looked completely unfazed by the dozens of curious guests peeking behind every corner.
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Freya Drohan, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2026
The celebration, held Saturday at Safford's home, featured a drive-by parade and well-wishers who stopped to honor the centenarian whose life has spanned a century of American history.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Kirsten Dunst and Emma Stone made a beeline for each other, interrupting their conversation to gleefully pose with an array of well-wishers.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
Our friends converted their 400-person reception hall wedding into a spirited dance party at their home, with small groups of well-wishers, each small enough to fit into their bomb shelter, taking turns reveling.
—Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Three-year Aztecs standout Miles Byrd chatted with well-wishers on the court long after Dutcher lauded the guard for toughing out a lower-leg injury.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Hospital administrators eventually removed his name from the public registration list and moved him to a private room with a code on the door to manage the crush of well-wishers.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
After years of rumors about when King Charles will hand the throne to his firstborn son, Prince William, well-wishers may finally have their answer.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 2 Mar. 2026
Prince William and Kate Middleton visited Wales on February 26 and mingled with oodles of well-wishers despite the day’s rain.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Freya Drohan, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2026
The celebration, held Saturday at Safford's home, featured a drive-by parade and well-wishers who stopped to honor the centenarian whose life has spanned a century of American history.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Kirsten Dunst and Emma Stone made a beeline for each other, interrupting their conversation to gleefully pose with an array of well-wishers.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
Our friends converted their 400-person reception hall wedding into a spirited dance party at their home, with small groups of well-wishers, each small enough to fit into their bomb shelter, taking turns reveling.
—Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Three-year Aztecs standout Miles Byrd chatted with well-wishers on the court long after Dutcher lauded the guard for toughing out a lower-leg injury.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Hospital administrators eventually removed his name from the public registration list and moved him to a private room with a code on the door to manage the crush of well-wishers.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
After years of rumors about when King Charles will hand the throne to his firstborn son, Prince William, well-wishers may finally have their answer.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 2 Mar. 2026
Prince William and Kate Middleton visited Wales on February 26 and mingled with oodles of well-wishers despite the day’s rain.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-wishers
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The three-day event draws more than 100,000 fans every year for the festival, which headlines largely country music acts while raising money for marine conservation.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Some diehard Beliebers—Justin’s fiercest fans—were already camped out near the front barricades.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But outside of the horror community and cult-movie devotees, there’s still ample misunderstanding about what Faces of Death really is — and that’s not likely to be remedied by the arrival of Daniel Goldhaber’s 2026 film, Faces of Death, now hitting theaters after a lengthy postproduction delay.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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But what about something for the wrestling devotees?—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Wow friends and family with this portable snack hack.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Jennifer Aniston’s Instagram never disappoints, often including adorable dogs, friends (sometimes THE Friends), and enviable hair to boot.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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And supporters of the deal had to work hard to limit further defections.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Proponents argue the Huntington Beach model represents a replicable template for conservative resurgence in California, with supporters in other communities seeking to adopt similar policies.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Well-wishers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-wishers. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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