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
Dozens of well-wishers stood waiting for her with signs.
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Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025
Among the well-wishers were San Jose Councilman Michael Mulcahy, Helen Marchese Owen, Frank Sunseri, Little Italy San Jose President Joshua DiVincenzi Melander and Paesano Ristorante owner Pino Spatola.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2025
The 88-year-old pope finally left the hospital on Sunday, ending a stint that lasted more than five weeks and drew crowds of pilgrims and well-wishers who prayed outside the building for his swift recovery.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Pope Francis was released from the hospital Sunday and made a brief public appearance to thank a crowd of well-wishers.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2025
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Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025
Among the well-wishers were San Jose Councilman Michael Mulcahy, Helen Marchese Owen, Frank Sunseri, Little Italy San Jose President Joshua DiVincenzi Melander and Paesano Ristorante owner Pino Spatola.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2025
The 88-year-old pope finally left the hospital on Sunday, ending a stint that lasted more than five weeks and drew crowds of pilgrims and well-wishers who prayed outside the building for his swift recovery.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Pope Francis was released from the hospital Sunday and made a brief public appearance to thank a crowd of well-wishers.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-wisher
Noun
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Celebrating its 75th anniversary, the premier motorsport entity now has its zeitgeist captured in a book that should be required reading for neophytes and ardent devotees alike—Grands Prix: 75 Years of Formula One Racing.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2025
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But these weren’t just devotees of the cult TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer.—
Zena Tsarfin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After the fourth time of a positive fan interaction, Adell began to consider making the song available to the public.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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Sticky traps also may help knock down some types of fly populations in stables, says Gray. Use a fan.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Listen to this article An emotional vigil that drew family, friends and community activists was held Wednesday for a beloved Harlem grandmother, businesswoman and community leader killed by a stray bullet in the crossfire of a shooting.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Two witnesses took the stand on the first day of testimony, a friend of O'Keefe who was there when his body was found and a paramedic who tried to revive him.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Some supporters even lost the will to protest, feeling nothing will change.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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In a statement posted to X, Taylor congratulated Lee and acknowledged the impact of his supporters.—
Oumou Fofana,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Well-wisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-wisher. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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