well-wishing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-wishing
Noun
  • Often my friends share the news like the tattoo is some sort of accomplishment and, if the young adult is present, will summon them over to show off the new ink to (presumably) collect compliments.
    Judith Martin, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
  • The reigning rookie of the year's injury comes just after Clark received a major compliment from NBA superstar LeBron James.
    Natasha Dye, People.com, 26 May 2025
Noun
  • The bestselling book The Courage to Be Disliked reinforces this truth, showing how freedom comes from accepting yourself rather than seeking others' approval.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
  • The water company serving most of the Boise area just won approval to raise its rates.
    Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 3 June 2025
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“Well-wishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-wishing. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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