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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-wisher
Noun
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There are not nearly as many nights left (about 20 in all) as Bacharach devotees from areas that are being bypassed might wish.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Sleep Foundation, confirms what devotees have long experienced: satin's non-absorbent properties create a protective barrier that preserves skin's natural moisture balance throughout the night.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Add Pierce Brosnan to the list of George Clooney's fans!—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The wait is over for fans anticipating the beginning of Grand Slam Track.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Jaclyn, Kate, and Laurie There’s some fun stuff here, particularly once Laurie bails on her friends to see the fight with Valentin and the guys, then goes home with Aleksei.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
30 Mar. 2025
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When stuck in a disagreement, step outside your own emotions and discuss the issue as if advising a close friend in the same situation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Dozens of Khalil supporters showed up at the New Jersey courtroom, necessitating an overflow room for those who wanted to watch the proceedings.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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The good news for supporters of seven of the Premier League’s 20 clubs is that their lads will play for a trip to Wembley Stadium in next month’s FA Cup semi-finals at some point over the weekend.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Well-wisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-wisher. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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