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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
Kate mingled with well-wishers following a meeting in the mayor's office about the Reggio Emilia approach, posing for selfies, accepting flowers and squatting to talk with children.
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Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Its members and well-wishers range from government ministers to businesspeople.
—Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Hosting a group of well-wishers?
—Hannah Lee Leidy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 May 2026
The gathering concluded with Johnson posing for photos with well-wishers and taking a tour of the building.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Its members and well-wishers range from government ministers to businesspeople.
—Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Hosting a group of well-wishers?
—Hannah Lee Leidy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 May 2026
The gathering concluded with Johnson posing for photos with well-wishers and taking a tour of the building.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-wishers
Noun
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Bedside power outlets and ceiling fans add to the convenience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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This is why fans are upset, for a center who not even a top 5 center in the NBA.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Luckily, market devotees do not have to say goodbye to the South Main grocery store.—
Ella Gonzales
May 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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Savala’s devotees included a pastor from Waco who brought his own sons, ages 11 and 12 at the time, to Savala’s home beginning in 2021.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Use our new checklist feature on each entry to keep track of your favorites and share with friends.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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At the time, Shehorn’s friends speculated that she had been stabbed more than 20 times.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
Noun
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While the emotional weight of a mother defending her child is undeniable, supporters of Save Girls’ Sports argue compassion for one athlete should not come at the expense of opportunities for other young women.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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In recent months, McCann and a team of supporters, including many public school teachers, have knocked on hundreds of doors, arguing that McCann is the candidate who most supports public education, including the state’s flagship public university, which is located in her district.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
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“Well-wishers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-wishers. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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