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Recent Examples of well-wishing
During the visit, Harry and Meghan viewed artifacts that will be featured in the display, including well-wishing messages and illustrations honoring members of the public who were hailed as heroes for helping others during the attack.
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Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
In preparation for the festival, people in China also put up posters of well-wishing messages.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
About halfway through the special, cohosts Ginnifer Goodwin and Alfonso Ribeiro introduced another of several segments that featured well-wishing celebrities who filmed short video messages for Christmas.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025
Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
In preparation for the festival, people in China also put up posters of well-wishing messages.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
About halfway through the special, cohosts Ginnifer Goodwin and Alfonso Ribeiro introduced another of several segments that featured well-wishing celebrities who filmed short video messages for Christmas.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-wishing
Noun
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The airport greetings take place at both the Evans and McNamara Terminals, and several dogs have participated in the program over the years.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Their unlikely friendship began in a New Hampshire neighborhood, where Blaisdell couldn’t resist Winter’s over‑the‑top greetings.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The State's Attorney's Office argued the McDonald case was a completely different situation than what the coalition wants investigated in regards to Operation Midway Blitz.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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In regards to the Texas Chainsaw Massacre feature rights won by A24, Obsession director Curry Barker is set to direct and write a reimagined version.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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During my visit to New York, my wife and I will again pay our respects to the victims, the families, and the bravery shown in the face of terrible loss.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
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But the investigation has moved forward in other respects.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The position requires approval from the Senate and comes with an ambassador title.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Russia’s reopening of its national pavilion—with the approval of Venice Biennale director Pietrangelo Buttafuoco—has sparked acrimony across the European art world and political sphere.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Glaser raved, meaning it as a compliment.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
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Hawthorne discovered this compliment at a private dinner with Melville at a hotel in Lenox.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Well-wishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-wishing. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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