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
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.
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Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 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
Hosting a group of well-wishers?
—Hannah Lee Leidy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 May 2026
As the horse’s trailer made its way up Interstate 95 to try and win the Belmont and break the Triple Crown hex, people in cars honked their horns while well-wishers hung over overpasses to cheer him on.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2026
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Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 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
Hosting a group of well-wishers?
—Hannah Lee Leidy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 May 2026
As the horse’s trailer made its way up Interstate 95 to try and win the Belmont and break the Triple Crown hex, people in cars honked their horns while well-wishers hung over overpasses to cheer him on.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-wisher
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He’ll be buried there at the Imam Reza Shrine, considered the holiest place among Shiite devotees.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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Calling all gyro enthusiasts and spanakopita devotees!—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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But a World Cup viewing party at the El Jardin restaurant drew a trio of Swiss fans to watch as their country took on Qatar just up the road in Santa Clara.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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England’s World Cup team received a loud cheer from fans on Saturday afternoon as the players ran onto Victory Field at Swope Soccer Village.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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There isn’t a mini bar in most rooms (the suite does have one), so plan on becoming close friends with the servers during your stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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President Barack Obama has called on several high-profile friends to celebrate the opening of his new presidential center in Chicago.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The pending bill’s supporters say its changes are designed to address cases like that of Gilberto Guttierrez, a Los Angeles County man who has been accused of attacking his wife four times over the last 12 years.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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One of those fans was England supporter Sebastian Oldfield.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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“Well-wisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-wisher. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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