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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.
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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
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
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The two came up with a bold redesign — bright colors to attract motorists and greetings in four languages to honor the surrounding Navajo, Zuni, Acoma and Laguna communities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Video greetings shared on Friday evening were led off by a royal short film starring King Charles III writing his 100th birthday letter to Attenborough, which got delivered with the help of various members of the animal kingdom, including a hedgehog that drew much laughter with his appearance.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Oddly, or not, 2025 is the year that appears to contain many of the payouts by the estate in regards to the Michael movie and costly reshoots.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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That gives me significant working knowledge and expertise with regards to public finance and most governmental operations and budgets.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The second half was better in many respects.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Toward the back of the parking lot, mourners paid their respects to a photo of Thy Mitchell and her children.—
Aviva Bechky,
Houston Chronicle,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Those deals do not require approval.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Thornberg is in the process of seeking zoning approval for 53 units.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Maybe the 2025-26 Knicks realized this was the ultimate compliment.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Well-wishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-wishing. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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