best wishes

[best wish-iz] / ˈbɛst ˈwɪʃ ɪz /

NOUN

congratulations

Synonyms

STRONG

compliments felicitations hail

WEAK

give a 'hear-hear' good going good wishes good work

Antonyms

WEAK

commiseration condolences criticism

NOUN

greeting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hello nod ovation reception salute

STRONG

accosting acknowledgment address aloha ciao compliments hail heralding hi highball how-do-you-do howdy note notice regards respects rumble salaam salutation testimonial

WEAK

card compellation good wishes high-five letter speaking to ushering in what's happening

Antonyms

STRONG

heedlessness ignorance neglect

WEAK

farewell goodbye

NOUN

respects

Synonyms

STRONG

compliments courtesies deference devoirs greetings regards salaam salutations

WEAK

kind wishes

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"He has the gratitude of the entire Ferrari team and my personal best wishes for the future," Vigna said in the statement.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Manx Care CEO Teresa Cope told Manx Radio Motorsport the organisation's "thoughts and best wishes are with all of the people who were involved in yesterday's incident and those who witnessed it".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

"I extend my best wishes for their continued safety and well-being. Violence has no place in a democracy and must be unequivocally condemned," Modi wrote on X.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

With hearty thanks and best wishes, I remain “‘Your grateful friend and humble servant, ‘JAMES LAURENCE’.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

best wishes

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