WELL-WISHERS Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

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 Leo, who had been recovering at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital since Tuesday, walked out unaided and spent a couple of minutes speaking to well-wishers. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 18 Oct. 2026 Leo had walked into Rome's Gemelli hospital through the main entrance earlier in the day and waved to dozens of well-wishers who had gathered to greet him. — Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026 Before the surgery, Leo walked into the Gemelli hospital through the main entrance and waved to dozens of well-wishers. — Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 The 71-year-old Leo had walked into Rome's Gemelli hospital through the main entrance earlier Tuesday and waved to dozens of well-wishers who had gathered to greet him. — CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 Leo had walked into Rome’s Gemelli hospital through the main entrance earlier in the day and waved to dozens of well-wishers who had gathered to greet him. — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 Barkov, one of the most humble stars in pro sports, has a ton of well-wishers locally and nationally for his rehabilitation. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 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

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Noun

Playing a real game in Spectrum Center for the first time since trading away LaMelo Ball over the summer, this was Charlotte’s first chance since that controversial deal to show the home fans that the deal was a good one.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
Of course, many fans already pay for cable or other services, lowering the additional cost come hoops season.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of fans

Noun

For years, Bigfoot devotees cited a 1967 film clip, shot by Roger Patterson with friend Bob Gimlin, showing the creature in the wilds of Northern California as proof positive of its existence.

— Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
And yet, the dearth of Friday the 13th media in the 21st century has made devotees a bit more open-minded by necessity.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of devotees

Noun

Lubelo has also persuaded several friends to join the school, becoming something of an ambassador in a community where magic is often frowned upon and associated with witchcraft.

— Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
The series interviews two of Perry’s closest friends — industry pal Kevin Pollak, and his sister Mia Perry Bowick, who eventually became a therapist well-versed in addiction in large part because of her big brother’s struggle.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of friends

Noun

One section of bleachers directly behind the lectern and in the eye of the cameras was filled with supporters who looked young enough to be Florida Gulf Coast undergrads.

— Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
On Saturday, both are expected to take tens of thousands of supporters to the streets of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo in their last effort before the runoff.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

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