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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 gathering concluded with Johnson posing for photos with well-wishers and taking a tour of the building.
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
From there, the royals strolled through the city and met local people, where princesses Alexia and Catharina-Amalia snapped selfies with well-wishers in the crowd.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 27 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
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
Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
From there, the royals strolled through the city and met local people, where princesses Alexia and Catharina-Amalia snapped selfies with well-wishers in the crowd.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 27 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-wishers
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Head coach Rob Edwards walked into a club in November with fans in revolt, players and coaches being booed and owners being told to leave.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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After the game, Bauer returned the favor for those at the Pennsylvania ballpark, signing autographs and taking pictures with fans after entering his name into the Ducks’ record books.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Derek Muller, an election law expert, suggests that scenario is little more than a fever dream of doomsday devotees and overly nervous Nellies.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Fellow devotees should not miss this glam, affordable, old-school night out on Chicago’s North Side, celebrating live music demanding sophisticated interpretation — increasingly a rarity, alas, in our toddlin’ town.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Reporters, editors and guests of the many publications in attendance filed in, searching for their tables, yapping with old – or possibly new – friends and lining up to get a photo in front of the main table.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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But do those connections turn into friends?—
Mary Frances Ruskell,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Whitecaps rally Outside the FIFA Congress was a small rally of about 100 supporters of the Vancouver Whitecaps, protesting the possible relocation of the Major League Soccer team.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Family members, coaches, friends and other supporters of the finalists and scholarship program are welcome to request a ticket to attend.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Well-wishers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-wishers. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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