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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
Actors David Dastmalchian and Alyssa Milano were also among the Instagram well-wishers.
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Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2026
King Charles stopped to acknowledge several well-wishers on the way to the Sandringham Estate, which recently drew crowds when the wider royal family attended church together on Christmas Day.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
While mingling with well-wishers, Charlotte, 10, gently patted her 12-year-old older brother’s back in a show of support and reassurance.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
By the next day, text and voicemail messages started pouring in to Goudreau — some from Venezuelan well-wishers, some from people who wanted to join up and still others from journalists.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The warship was greeted by families and friends of her 55-strong ship’s company, plus well-wishers, who gathered to celebrate the culmination of months of dedication and teamwork.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
What Happens Next A memorial to KitKat has been established on the sidewalk near where the crash took place, and well-wishers have left flowers and candy underneath a photo of the cat.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Grainge, mocktail in hand, greeted friends and well-wishers throughout the evening, frequently pausing to share a smile with her husband, Elliot Grainge, before catching up with Vogue.
—Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025
Prisoners and detainees who returned to Gaza rode on the tops of buses through crowds of well-wishers.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2025
Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2026
King Charles stopped to acknowledge several well-wishers on the way to the Sandringham Estate, which recently drew crowds when the wider royal family attended church together on Christmas Day.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
While mingling with well-wishers, Charlotte, 10, gently patted her 12-year-old older brother’s back in a show of support and reassurance.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
By the next day, text and voicemail messages started pouring in to Goudreau — some from Venezuelan well-wishers, some from people who wanted to join up and still others from journalists.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The warship was greeted by families and friends of her 55-strong ship’s company, plus well-wishers, who gathered to celebrate the culmination of months of dedication and teamwork.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
What Happens Next A memorial to KitKat has been established on the sidewalk near where the crash took place, and well-wishers have left flowers and candy underneath a photo of the cat.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Grainge, mocktail in hand, greeted friends and well-wishers throughout the evening, frequently pausing to share a smile with her husband, Elliot Grainge, before catching up with Vogue.
—Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025
Prisoners and detainees who returned to Gaza rode on the tops of buses through crowds of well-wishers.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-wishers
Noun
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Many fans have no opinion at all.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Some fans weren't too pleased with Noah's jokes and pleaded with the Grammys to re-evaluate hosting responsibilities.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Belters, devotees and innovators.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2026
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There’s a sincerity to Spider-Man 3, combined with Raimi’s still deft understanding of Peter and Mary Jane’s relationship, that this film’s devotees point to in an attempt to reclaim it.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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She was also spotted alongside friends and family celebrating Skenes winning the award during the selection show after the 2025 season.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Tokyo — An Australian snowboarder has died on a trip with friends to Japan after her backpack became caught in a ski lift leaving her suspended in midair, according to Japanese police and the lift operator.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Family, friends, and rabid supporters cheered.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
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Authorities ultimately barred Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from attending the match, citing security concerns, after large-scale protests were planned.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Well-wishers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-wishers. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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