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
Pope Francis met with Vice President JD Vance on Easter morning in the Vatican before giving a blessing to well-wishers in St. Peter’s Square and riding through the crowd in his Popemobile on Sunday.
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2025
On Palm Sunday, the Vatican released a video of Francis praying and greeting a few well-wishers at St. Peter’s.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
With the camera tight on the golfer, McIlroy was feted by a parade of well-wishers during a long stroll back to the clubhouse.
—Richard Deitsch, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Amidst clips of blooming flowers, ocean waves, and tree trunks, however, eagle-eyed well-wishers also noticed two dogs walking behind a man presumed to be William in the video.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 7 Apr. 2025
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2025
On Palm Sunday, the Vatican released a video of Francis praying and greeting a few well-wishers at St. Peter’s.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
With the camera tight on the golfer, McIlroy was feted by a parade of well-wishers during a long stroll back to the clubhouse.
—Richard Deitsch, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Amidst clips of blooming flowers, ocean waves, and tree trunks, however, eagle-eyed well-wishers also noticed two dogs walking behind a man presumed to be William in the video.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-wisher
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Other highlights of the day’s schedule include a 5K and kids’ fun run at 8 a.m. (which is, devotees will note, two more Ks than last year); a morning parade at 9:30, a classic car show, wiener dog races and an appearance by family-friendly science performers 3M Visiting Wizards.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2025
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According to devotees—especially followers of ketogenic and paleo diets or intermittent fasting—this intriguing combo boosts energy and concentration.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2025
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But Yang will clear up another SNL season 50 mystery that fans also spotted during a recent goodnights segment.—
Jillian Sederholm,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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Holland now hosts Survivor watch parties and other fan events with season 28 player Brice Izyah Johnston.—
Ale Russian,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Next week, Kerry Morgan, a former friend of Cassie Ventura, is expected to testify in the trial.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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When playing with friends or business associates, which is mostly the way the president plays the game, all sorts of favor-trading can prevail.—
Matthew Purdy,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Jordan Klepper has spent more time following Donald Trump around the country than many of his most ardent supporters.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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That is undeniable, and so too is the fact that Dan Ndoye and his Bologna team-mates will forever be heroes to Bologna supporters.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Well-wisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-wisher. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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