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

Example Sentences

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"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

Reassurance, a well-deserved pat on the back, best wishes for good health and one piece of your favorite candy.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026

"On behalf of the England squad, I want to send Uini all our very best wishes following his retirement," he said.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

Very best wishes, I. Abelman, Manager, Abelman’s Dry Goods Mr. Levy turned cold as he flipped the page and read the Thermofaxed copy of the letter to Abelman’s.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole

best wishes

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