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
Gerrard, who also coached in the club’s academy, laid flowers at the memorial site outside the stadium’s Main Stand, which features hundreds of condolences left by supporters and well-wishers.
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James Pearce, New York Times, 11 July 2025
And while nine decades later, Singh never got that brass band that paraded down the street for Frank or the celebratory fires that Pauline’s well-wishers lit in Grayson County, she was always humbled by the support Louisville showed her during her spelling years.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Not too long, though, because more obligations awaited, including a trip to Trolley Barn for an autograph session to mingle with well-wishers of the Charlotte Hornets welcoming the team’s latest crop of draftees.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 June 2025
Wearing a flowing floral halter dress, the author greeted a stream of well-wishers that also included Antoine Gregory, Nancy Chilton, Bridget Foley, Agnes Cammock and Constance R. White among others.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 26 June 2025
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James Pearce, New York Times, 11 July 2025
And while nine decades later, Singh never got that brass band that paraded down the street for Frank or the celebratory fires that Pauline’s well-wishers lit in Grayson County, she was always humbled by the support Louisville showed her during her spelling years.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Not too long, though, because more obligations awaited, including a trip to Trolley Barn for an autograph session to mingle with well-wishers of the Charlotte Hornets welcoming the team’s latest crop of draftees.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 June 2025
Wearing a flowing floral halter dress, the author greeted a stream of well-wishers that also included Antoine Gregory, Nancy Chilton, Bridget Foley, Agnes Cammock and Constance R. White among others.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-wisher
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The patrons were mainly local devotees at the moment; the parking lot was full of California license plates, along with one from Florida and one from Nevada.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
31 July 2025
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Millions of Backstreet Boys devotees would surely disagree.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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Taylor Swift album announcement sparks fan buzz The first two videos – posted on Aug. 11 and 12 – have racked up 20 million views and 9 million views, respectively on X.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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Spike Lee orchestrates Puerto Rican street parades, dazzling skyscraper shots, shouting Yankee fans in subways, bodega battles, freestyle rap roasts, high speed chases, gunfire dueling, and more to charge the story with grit and glory in the resolution.—
Malik Peay,
Essence,
13 Aug. 2025
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In the photos, Thompson is seen playing baseball alongside his family and friends — and in one photo, poses in the dugout with his arm around Megan, 30.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Throughout the rest of the clip, Bob interviews a series of his friends before the show to get their predictions for how often Gaga will ask the crowd to raise their hands.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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Bayh didn’t make any announcements at the dinner, but did show up with two heavyweight supporters: his dad and Mayor Joe Hogsett.—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
19 Aug. 2025
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The prize was established by the Central Arkansas Library System in 1999 in memory of William Booker Worthen, a longtime supporter of the public library and a 22-year member of CALS Board of Trustees.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Well-wisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-wisher. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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