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
Dozens of well-wishers gathered at the Mandarin Oriental on May 15 to say farewell to what once was one of the most luxurious hotels in South Florida — and get a sneak peek of what’s to come.
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Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
The nonprofit, whose efforts are financed mainly through donations from well-wishers, does not receive direct government support.
—John Okot, Christian Science Monitor, 20 May 2025
Tangent Biden posted a photo on X Monday of him and Jill Biden, thanking well-wishers.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The couples made a surprise joint appearance in the days following the monarch's death, stepping out together to view tributes left at Windsor Castle and greet well-wishers.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 14 May 2025
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Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
The nonprofit, whose efforts are financed mainly through donations from well-wishers, does not receive direct government support.
—John Okot, Christian Science Monitor, 20 May 2025
Tangent Biden posted a photo on X Monday of him and Jill Biden, thanking well-wishers.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The couples made a surprise joint appearance in the days following the monarch's death, stepping out together to view tributes left at Windsor Castle and greet well-wishers.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-wisher
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The French Open’s main draw begins Sunday, May 25, but for esports devotees, the action begins in earnest a day before, when the annual Roland Garros eSeries takes place at the same venue, in the Musée du Tennis’ auditorium.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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But she-wolf devotees weren’t deterred — and luckily for them, none of obstacles impacted the show too much.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The world of Dropout feels a little like being a Harry Potter fan before J. K. Rowling got Twitter.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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There was a significant interaction between gender and audience type, suggesting that, say, female romance fans might respond differently than male friendship fans.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Performing in front of small crowds that sometimes only consisted of family and friends was common for Owens but was balanced by hearing his music on local radio stations like 103.5 The Beat.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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Other photos in the post showcased The Kardashians star doing yoga in front of a sunset with friends Phil Riportella and Simon Huck.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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The site, frequented by far-right supporters of the president, has been used to spread conspiracy theories.—
Neil Vigdor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The special session, which will begin June 2, will prove challenging for Kehoe and other supporters of a proposal to allow state officials to negotiate public aid packages for new or upgraded stadiums for the two teams that could be worth up to 50% of the project costs.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
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“Well-wisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-wisher. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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