good wishes

NOUN

congratulations

Synonyms

STRONG

compliments felicitations hail

WEAK

best wishes give a 'hear-hear' good going 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

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

Antonyms

STRONG

heedlessness ignorance neglect

WEAK

farewell goodbye

NOUN

regards

Synonyms

STRONG

commendations compliments deference devoirs greeting love remembrances respects salutation salutations

WEAK

love and kisses

Example Sentences

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During Mass before a match, Carballo expresses good wishes and hopes the best team wins.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

Channel 5 news presenter and former BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker, Radio 2's DJ Spoony, and Ball's breakfast show sidekicks Mike Williams and Richie Anderson were also among those who sent good wishes.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

Anniversary celebrations usually involve a combination of congratulations, good wishes, and a few words of reflection and thanks.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

A customer approached Porter, wide-eyed, to offer good wishes.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2024

Later, after we’ve put away the food and cleaned up, after everyone has kissed good-bye and made good wishes for the coming year, I lie in my bed wide awake.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

good wishes

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