well-wishers

noun

plural of well-wisher
as in fans
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-wishers Holub’s daughter Abigail Harris, 21, of Lake Zurich, was among the smiling well-wishers, including Holub’s good friend Jackie Foreman of Grayslake, who helped to organize the fan turnout to surprise the happy couple. — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026 During a walkabout, Prince William and Princess Kate greeted well-wishers near one of their engagements, saying hello and taking photos with those gathered. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 Singer Kehlani, actress La La Anthony and Vanessa Bryant were among the well-wishers. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026 The Correction veteran’s death sparked an outpouring of grief from well-wishers on social media. — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026 Unaware of the ruse, the press, suspected GPU agents, and hired well-wishers crowded the main Mexico City rail station, eagerly awaiting Trotsky’s train—which never arrived. — Literary Hub, 28 July 2026 At Imperial Palace events, well-wishers wave small versions of the flag to cheer their beloved emperor and his family. — ABC News, 17 July 2026 On Monday, the day before launch, Menon and his two Russian crewmates held a final, ceremonial meeting with well-wishers at the Cosmonaut Hotel. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026 Dad’s well-wishers were no longer wishing us well. — Griffin Dunne, Vulture, 19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-wishers
  1. fans
  2. devotees
  3. friends
  4. supporters
Noun
  • Whether the organization and its fans feel the same way is another matter after Chisholm and Grisham disappointed in 2026.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Together, the songs take longtime Prine fans and new followers more deeply into his vivid approach to songwriting, which gave voice to the lives, emotions, struggles and celebrations of everyday people.
    — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of fans
Noun
  • Some at the memorial took solace in seeing so many like-minded devotees come out to the serene mountain setting to remember the avian matriarch.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Today the public's appetite for true crime – from TV shows and podcasts to the big screen – has never been bigger, as devotees of the genre even spend their time trying to solve crimes.
    — David Morgan, CBS News, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of devotees
Noun
  • Likewise, tipping can make settling up uncomfortable when dining out with friends.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Bottaro, 38, who works at Charter Oak Financial and Lawlor, 36, who works at Voya, became friends as students at CCSU.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of friends
Noun
  • The measure has drawn mixed reactions, with supporters arguing that early intervention could reduce per-student costs over time and opponents saying property owners already face rising costs and the district should use existing resources.
    — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Clark supporters argued one game was insufficient for an ejectable non-basketball act.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of supporters

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“Well-wishers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-wishers. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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