as in fans
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
Dad’s well-wishers were no longer wishing us well.
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Griffin Dunne,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
The monarch waved to the well-wishers gathered in the famous Mall that stretches from the palace to Trafalgar Square in central London, and the royals watched the flypast by the Royal Air Force.
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Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
Artan, Africa’s Referee of the Year in 2025, was greeted Wednesday at Aden Adde International Airport in Somalia by government officials and hundreds of well-wishers.
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Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Victor Wembanyama stepped off the court for a moment before Game 1 of the NBA Finals, accepted greetings from a handful of well-wishers in San Antonio Spurs jerseys, then bowed his head to join them in a quick prayer.
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Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
His phone rang with calls from well-wishers asking about the search, and about his daughter Malak.
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Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
Hosting a group of well-wishers?
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Hannah Lee Leidy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 May 2026
Griffin Dunne,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
The monarch waved to the well-wishers gathered in the famous Mall that stretches from the palace to Trafalgar Square in central London, and the royals watched the flypast by the Royal Air Force.
—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
Artan, Africa’s Referee of the Year in 2025, was greeted Wednesday at Aden Adde International Airport in Somalia by government officials and hundreds of well-wishers.
—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Victor Wembanyama stepped off the court for a moment before Game 1 of the NBA Finals, accepted greetings from a handful of well-wishers in San Antonio Spurs jerseys, then bowed his head to join them in a quick prayer.
—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
His phone rang with calls from well-wishers asking about the search, and about his daughter Malak.
—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
Hosting a group of well-wishers?
—
Hannah Lee Leidy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-wishers
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Both groups of fans put on a good showing to wrap up the group-stage games, and all could be seen celebrating after each of the three goals from their country’s athletes.
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Every four years, fans pour into stadiums, sports bars and watch parties to cheer some of the world’s fittest athletes.
Noun
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Her death came seven months after devotees had marked Khadijah’s 90th birthday.
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Her death came only seven months after devotees had marked Khadijah’s 90th birthday.
Noun
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Along with the cooling centers, pools and splash pads will also be available, and well-being checks for friends and loved ones are available through 311.
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After Kinney's death was announced, friends, family members and local community members shared tributes to her on social media.
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The House passed a bipartisan package of children’s online safety bills in a 267-117 vote Monday, advancing legislation that supporters say would better protect children online but critics warn could threaten privacy and free expression.
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Meanwhile, singing anthems at England national team matches is nothing new for English supporters.
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“Well-wishers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-wishers. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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