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

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

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

“Thanks to everyone for your prayers and good wishes as I begin this fight.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2025

Friends arrive bearing good wishes and, in Funderburk’s case, hash browns.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2024

On Friday, Buckingham Palace said the King and Queen "remain deeply grateful for the many kindnesses and good wishes they have received from around the world throughout the joys and challenges of the past year".

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2024

As we passed Mr. Barley’s door, he was heard hoarsely muttering within, in a strain that rose and fell like wind, the following Refrain, in which I substitute good wishes for something quite the reverse:—

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

good wishes

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