best wishes
Americanplural noun
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(used to express hope for another person’s happiness, success, health, etc., usually in writing).
Best wishes on your 60th birthday.
Happy holidays, and best wishes for the new year.
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an expression of friendly regard.
Give your father my best wishes next time you see him.
Etymology
Origin of best wishes
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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Club legend Alan Shearer has sent Jaissle his "very best wishes", but previously warned it could be a "tough season" with some "very challenging times ahead" in a column for BBC Sport.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Everyone’s checking in with best wishes: my local library, my dermatologist, even a hospital I haven’t visited in years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 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
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
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
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