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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
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.
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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
But Epstein’s associates and well-wishers, the records show, did not always agree with each other.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
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
But Epstein’s associates and well-wishers, the records show, did not always agree with each other.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-wishers
Noun
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In this week’s reader mailbag, Charlotte Observer reporter Alex Zietlow answers questions on the minds of Panthers fans.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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In fact, many who come are fans of Frank Lloyd Wright.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There the most ardent devotees can divulge the extent of their obsession without incurring judgment.—
Alexandra Starr,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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What remains unchanged is music as its center draw, with its signature Sunday jazz brunch mixing live sets with a daytime crowd of both diners and devotees.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Senor and Stephens are neoconservatives who hardly needed to be convinced that the members of progressive movements were not friends of the Jewish people.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The first version of the app was in 2012, and the company was officially formed in 2017 with just two friends.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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By the time the final seconds ticked off the clock, many Houston fans had cleared out and the Illinois supporters stood and cheered as their team celebrated.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Ghio was the assistant child advocate before her nomination to lead the office, and her supporters say her track record is admirable.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Well-wishers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-wishers. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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