How to Use well-wisher in a Sentence

well-wisher

noun
  • Along a side gate, well-wishers had left a few bouquets—daisies, lilies—and get-well-soon cards for Catherine.
    Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Charles, 74, waved and smiled at well-wishers who had gathered nearby to capture a glimpse of the monarch as news cameras flashed.
    Megan Specia, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2024
  • See the Cute Moment The second embrace sent well-wishers wild, and Kate giggled.
    Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Leaving the restaurant takes a bit of time, as well-wishers (is that Elizabeth Berkley ...
    Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2023
  • Charles was photographed greeting well-wishers outside of the chapel.
    USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2024
  • In the comments, well-wishers praise his heroic actions.
    Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2024
  • The royal couple waved delightedly to a crowd of well-wishers before making their way into the chapel through the Galilee Porch.
    Max Foster, CNN, 31 Mar. 2024
  • In her speech on Friday, Kate began by thanking well-wishers for their support over recent weeks.
    Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 24 Mar. 2024
  • The arrival of a baby in 2016 was heralded as a miracle, with elderly well-wishers hobbling to the infant’s house to hold him.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN, 4 July 2023
  • For Ramadan, Mohamed and her family rely on well-wishers to provide their single meal a day.
    Omar Faruk, ajc, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Mostly Jewish, the crowd also welcomed allies and well-wishers.
    Jack Butler, National Review, 26 Nov. 2023
  • Fredrika had no money for a funeral, but well-wishers sent in checks and cash in denominations as small as $5.
    Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Before leaving the hospital grounds, Francis got out of the white Fiat 500 that would take him to the Vatican to thank journalists for their work and to greet well-wishers, who cheered and waved hello.
    Gaia Pianigiani, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Apr. 2023
  • The Duchess of York, who is popularly known as Fergie, sent the well-wisher a double-sided note that featured Ernest’s picture on one side and a handwritten message on the other.
    Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 24 July 2023
  • At the time, Camilla also informed well-wishers gathered outside about her husband's well-being.
    Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 27 Jan. 2024
  • The constant stream of well-wishers and government officials to her family home meant having to buy gallons of refreshments and food.
    Muktita Suhartono Lauren Decicca, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Appearing on a palace balcony in front of thousands of well-wishers, the emperor was joined by his wife Masako and daughter Aiko, along with his brother Akishino and his wife and daughter, per Reuters.
    Emily Krauser, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau was among the many well-wishers who sent congratulations via telegrams.
    Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 9 June 2023
  • Congressman Joaquin Castro marked the one-month anniversary of his cancer surgery by taking to social media Monday evening to thank well-wishers.
    Molly Smith, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Afterward, Leverette was rushed by well-wishers offering jobs and, in one case, cash: a generous stranger wired him five hundred dollars.
    Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2023
  • He was greeted with well-wishers holding balloons and clapping after completing his last drive.
    Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 18 June 2023
  • In addition to constant calls from the news media, Mr. Meyer said, they have been contacted by numerous well-wishers and subscribers eager to help out.
    Clay Risen, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2023
  • After the ceremony, the royals made their customary appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to wave to the thousands of well-wishers below.
    K.j. Yossman, Variety, 5 June 2023
  • In another adorable interaction between the two families, Princess Kate was seen handing Mia a bouquet of red roses that had been given to her by a well-wisher.
    Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 27 Dec. 2023
  • Mailbox overflowing with cards and letters from well-wishers, many from people the family knew and many not, including one from Robin Williams, who had been following the story.
    Benjamin Hale, Harper's Magazine, 10 July 2023
  • The comments section of the beautiful post revealed thousands of well-wishers praying for the Middleton family.
    Sara Vallone, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2024
  • Perkins kept the world informed about her condition on social media, prompting an outpouring of support from well-wishers famous and not-so-famous.
    Tommy Cummings, Dallas News, 16 Aug. 2023
  • In addition to constant calls from the news media, Eric Meyer said, they have been contacted by numerous well-wishers and subscribers eager to help out.
    Clay Risen, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2023
  • During a walkabout after viewing the waterfall, Prince William posed for selfies, received gifts from the crowd of well-wishers and let an inquisitive 8-month-old baby suck on his finger.
    Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2023
  • The foursome took an emotional tour of the tributes honoring Queen Elizabeth and connected with well-wishers at Windsor Castle for about 40 minutes.
    Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 30 Nov. 2023

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