WELL-WISHING Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

well-wishing

noun

Definition of well-wishing

as in greetings

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Recent Examples of well-wishing During the visit, Harry and Meghan viewed artifacts that will be featured in the display, including well-wishing messages and illustrations honoring members of the public who were hailed as heroes for helping others during the attack. — Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026 In preparation for the festival, people in China also put up posters of well-wishing messages. — Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026 About halfway through the special, cohosts Ginnifer Goodwin and Alfonso Ribeiro introduced another of several segments that featured well-wishing celebrities who filmed short video messages for Christmas. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-wishing

Noun

This is particularly noticeable in its opening and closing greetings, where Workout Buddy adds extra context.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 15 July 2026
But before the match started, the royals had some special greetings.

— Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Definition of greetings

Noun

Argentina’s helter-skelter run to the final will come up against its greatest test and their ferocious mentality won’t quite be enough against a better team in all regards.

— Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Rivian is just getting started in regards to the R2 and its over-the-air software updates.

— Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of regards

Noun

In some respects, our skies have gotten cleaner in the past few decades; average levels of fine particulate matter have been cut nearly in half since 2000.

— Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
That was evident at his memorial service, where about 650 people gathered to pay their respects.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

Definition of respects

Noun

With the Planning Commission’s approval of the design review, the project can move forward through the city’s remaining permitting process before construction begins.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
The project will go to the Oceanside Planning Commission for approval later this year, City Planner Oscar Romero said in an email Tuesday.

— Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2026

Definition of approval

Noun

Wide receiver Mike Evans An 11-time, 1,000-yard receiver needs no token compliments or hypercritical analysis.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 July 2026
The pink and magenta floral print will gain you plenty of compliments and is fun to accessorize with playful jewelry and a bold handbag.

— Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026

Definition of compliment

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