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
Wearing a flowing floral halter dress, the author greeted a stream of well-wishers that also included Antoine Gregory, Nancy Chilton, Bridget Foley, Agnes Cammock and Constance R. White among others.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 26 June 2025
For Kent, the torment has lasted so long that well-wishers have begun to sound disingenuous.
—Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 25 June 2025
Other well-wishers included Robert Glasper, Amber Riley, Durand Bernarr and Empire executive producer Lee Daniels.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 23 June 2025
Seeing this, the line of well-wishers freezes at the dressing-room door.
—Han Ong, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 26 June 2025
For Kent, the torment has lasted so long that well-wishers have begun to sound disingenuous.
—Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 25 June 2025
Other well-wishers included Robert Glasper, Amber Riley, Durand Bernarr and Empire executive producer Lee Daniels.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 23 June 2025
Seeing this, the line of well-wishers freezes at the dressing-room door.
—Han Ong, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-wisher
Noun
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One thought of Madonna’s Eva Perón greeting devotees in Evita.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
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Opener Jake Worthington, also a devotee of traditional country, showcased his own growing talent and potential for stardom.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Around 4,500 Everton fans made the short trip into neighbouring Lancashire for Saturday’s match.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
21 July 2025
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From immersive fan zones to interactive panels, the W gave its growing audience more access than ever before.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Three years later, Goff proposed in June 2022, while on a vacation with friends and the pair announced their engagement.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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These imperfect yet perfect friends embark on an enchanting journey filled with artistry.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Finland, who have not progressed past the Euros’ group stage since 2009, and Wales, making their major tournament debut, each brought thousands of vocal supporters.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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At the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Hogan attempted to resurrect his wrestling persona to appease a sea of devoted Trump supporters who were not there to cheer for him.—
John DeVore,
Rolling Stone,
26 July 2025
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“Well-wisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-wisher. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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