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 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.
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Stephanie Petit, People.com, 14 May 2025
After the ceremony, William and Kate appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace and shared two kisses, both met with enormous cheers from well-wishers gathered below.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Thousands of well-wishers celebrated the moment as both a farewell and a fresh start.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Apr. 2025
Several of his team-mates, who had exited the changing rooms behind him, dashed to the end of the line to extend the row of well-wishers yet further.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
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Stephanie Petit, People.com, 14 May 2025
After the ceremony, William and Kate appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace and shared two kisses, both met with enormous cheers from well-wishers gathered below.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Thousands of well-wishers celebrated the moment as both a farewell and a fresh start.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Apr. 2025
Several of his team-mates, who had exited the changing rooms behind him, dashed to the end of the line to extend the row of well-wishers yet further.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for well-wisher
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“Well-wisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-wisher. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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