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 Prince of Wales, 42, cracked a self-deprecating joke about his thinning hair while meeting a well-wisher during his visit to the West Midlands on March 11.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Pope Francis shares first audio message of thanks since being hospitalized
Pope Francis thanked his well-wishers in a message taken from Rome's Gemelli hospital, which was shared in St Peter's Square at the Vatican.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
Greeted by friends and well-wishers, Brody looked visibly moved.
—Paul Chi, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
The Vatican instead distributed a message the pope wrote, thanking his doctors for their care and well-wishers for their prayers.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Janine Henni, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Pope Francis shares first audio message of thanks since being hospitalized
Pope Francis thanked his well-wishers in a message taken from Rome's Gemelli hospital, which was shared in St Peter's Square at the Vatican.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
Greeted by friends and well-wishers, Brody looked visibly moved.
—Paul Chi, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
The Vatican instead distributed a message the pope wrote, thanking his doctors for their care and well-wishers for their prayers.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Well-wisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-wisher. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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