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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
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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
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Throughout the Backrooms, there are several cardboard cutouts of a mysterious caveman, wired to a communication device that broadcasts audio greetings in multiple languages.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Finny said with regards to Joe.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
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In some regards, Mace is no different given her previous criticisms of the president.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The newlyweds’ tragedy quickly captured attention across the greater Atlanta area – where so many wanted to pay their respects, Praise Community Church added an overflow room and a livestream for Saturday’s service – to Kerala, India, where Dave’s family traces its roots.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Music fans can pay their respects to Dee Dee Ramone, as well as Chris Cornell of Soundgarden.—
Krista Simmons,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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The optional add-on service will not guarantee visa approvals, and the State Department will name which missions offer it before launch, with any extension hinging on traveler demand.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Yes votes for Measure ER, which only needs 50% of the vote plus one for approval, have slowly gained day after day as more ballots — and in particular, ballots from Election Day or later — were counted.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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This full-moon experience is designed to calm and restore, compliments of the night sky.—
Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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This new flight compliments Aero's growing route network, which currently includes several popular vacation destinations like Aspen, Maui, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Los Cabos, and Sun Valley.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Well-wishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-wishing. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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