WELL-WISHER Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

well-wisher

noun

Definition of well-wisher

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 The room erupted with cheers among Green Dot well-wishers who had packed the room by the dozens. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026 The monarch waved to the well-wishers gathered in the famous Mall that stretches from the palace to Trafalgar Square in central London, and the royals watched the flypast by the Royal Air Force. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026 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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for well-wisher

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Noun

The revelation of Shadow’s possible perch-cute spurred an array of emotions from the family’s devotees.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Now, devotees can score the label’s bestselling jeans while staying frugal.

— Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Definition of devotee

Noun

That May 29 email described a lottery system for GMCVB board members, who would have the chance to receive a ticket in a draw that was expected to be popular for World Cup matches attracting soccer fans from around the world.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Chiefs president Mark Donovan is hoping fans who plan to attend a training-camp practice will use the team’s app and turn on notifications.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

Definition of fan

Noun

Freezing dormant coins, supporters argue, beats letting a future quantum thief drain them and dump them on the market.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
After spending last summer in the heat of Hong Kong and South Korea, where the Tottenham supporter base is large and fervent, opting for Australia and New Zealand offered a welcome change of pace.

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of supporter

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