well-wisher
noun
well-wish·er
ˈwel-ˌwi-shər 
-ˈwi-
: one who wishes well to another : an admiring supporter or fan
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Following the March shooting, Henyard thanked well-wishers on social media during her father’s recovery.
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William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
His phone rang with calls from well-wishers asking about the search, and about his daughter Malak.
—Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
The grounds at Windsor Castle were overflowing with well-wishers when Harry’s bride pulled up.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Its members and well-wishers range from government ministers to businesspeople.
—Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
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William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
His phone rang with calls from well-wishers asking about the search, and about his daughter Malak.
—Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
The grounds at Windsor Castle were overflowing with well-wishers when Harry’s bride pulled up.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Its members and well-wishers range from government ministers to businesspeople.
—Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for well-wisher
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“Well-wisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-wisher. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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