as in devotee
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-wisher
Dozens of well-wishers gathered at the Mandarin Oriental on May 15 to say farewell to what once was one of the most luxurious hotels in South Florida — and get a sneak peek of what’s to come.
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Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
The nonprofit, whose efforts are financed mainly through donations from well-wishers, does not receive direct government support.
—John Okot, Christian Science Monitor, 20 May 2025
Tangent Biden posted a photo on X Monday of him and Jill Biden, thanking well-wishers.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The couples made a surprise joint appearance in the days following the monarch's death, stepping out together to view tributes left at Windsor Castle and greet well-wishers.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 14 May 2025
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Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
The nonprofit, whose efforts are financed mainly through donations from well-wishers, does not receive direct government support.
—John Okot, Christian Science Monitor, 20 May 2025
Tangent Biden posted a photo on X Monday of him and Jill Biden, thanking well-wishers.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The couples made a surprise joint appearance in the days following the monarch's death, stepping out together to view tributes left at Windsor Castle and greet well-wishers.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-wisher
Noun
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Though a certain type of mixology devotee may avoid uttering the cocktail names out loud, like Mary Berry’s Soggy Bottom, drinks here are the result of intense thought and care.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 May 2025
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Miami Art Deco devotees flock to Miami, where lucky homeowners can nab a property in the city’s celebrated style—or a modern spin on it.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
Noun
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There was a significant interaction between gender and audience type, suggesting that, say, female romance fans might respond differently than male friendship fans.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The world of Dropout feels a little like being a Harry Potter fan before J. K. Rowling got Twitter.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Memoir Nation: Weekly Inspiration for Writers is an extension of the Memoir Nation community hosted by Brooke Warner and Grant Faulkner, two friends and colleagues who bring a community-minded sensibility to the writing journey.—
Memoir Nation
June 9,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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One was wrapped in yellow paper on a restaurant patio in Eagle Rock that felt like a friend’s backyard.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Pachuca is roughly 60 miles (90km) north east of Mexico City in the neighbouring state of Hidalgo, but the two sides that its football club’s supporters loathe the most are located in the capital — Club America and Cruz Azul.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Cyrus' supporters came to her defense after videos of the moment went viral on social media.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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“Well-wisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-wisher. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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