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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The full roster of virtual well-wishers: Brady, Joe Thuney, Shaq Mason, Marcus Cannon, Nate Solder, Julian Edelman, Rob Gronkowski, Brian Hoyer, James White, Jarrett Stidham, AJ Derby, Devin McCourty, Matthew Slater, Duron Harmon, Jason McCourty, Lawrence Guy and Trey Flowers.
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 2 June 2025
In the meantime, Navid said, his brother has been mercifully distracted by well-wishers and supporters, who have avoided detailed conversations about the incident that could make Nafees relive the nightmare.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
The British royal, and wife, Queen Camilla, shook hands with a long line of officials before greeting well-wishers outside.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
At the event, the Princess of Wales released a whisky bottle that broke against the ship's hull as part of tradition
Kate Middleton and Prince William charmed well-wishers in Scotland, where the Prince of Wales had a surprise response to a quick compliment.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 22 May 2025
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 2 June 2025
In the meantime, Navid said, his brother has been mercifully distracted by well-wishers and supporters, who have avoided detailed conversations about the incident that could make Nafees relive the nightmare.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
The British royal, and wife, Queen Camilla, shook hands with a long line of officials before greeting well-wishers outside.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
At the event, the Princess of Wales released a whisky bottle that broke against the ship's hull as part of tradition
Kate Middleton and Prince William charmed well-wishers in Scotland, where the Prince of Wales had a surprise response to a quick compliment.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 22 May 2025
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“Well-wisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-wisher. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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