well-wisher

noun

well-wish·​er ˈwel-ˌwi-shər How to pronounce well-wisher (audio)
-ˈwi-
: one who wishes well to another : an admiring supporter or fan
well-wishing adjective or noun

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On Palm Sunday, the Vatican released a video of Francis praying and greeting a few well-wishers at St. Peter’s. Paul Elie, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025 With the camera tight on the golfer, McIlroy was feted by a parade of well-wishers during a long stroll back to the clubhouse. Richard Deitsch, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025 Amidst clips of blooming flowers, ocean waves, and tree trunks, however, eagle-eyed well-wishers also noticed two dogs walking behind a man presumed to be William in the video. Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 7 Apr. 2025 In an online obituary, Maxwell's family and well-wishers remembered him as a cherished brother and son. Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for well-wisher

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First Known Use

circa 1576, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of well-wisher was circa 1576

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“Well-wisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-wisher. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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well-wisher

noun
well-wish·​er
ˈwel-ˌwish-ər,
-ˈwish-
: a person who wishes good fortune to another

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