olive branch
noun
1
: a branch of the olive tree especially when used as a symbol of peace
2
: an offer or gesture of conciliation or goodwill
Examples of olive branch in a Sentence
The winner extended an olive branch to his opponent by calling him a great player.
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Nugget’s products embrace that idea, extending an olive branch to kids.
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Jessica Klein, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Gizelle made a point to invite Wendy, the first olive branch extended between the duo since the former professor dressed her down at the Reasonably Shady event in season six.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2024
Nothing can change Shannon Beador’s feelings about Alexis Bellino — not even an olive branch.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
At the end of Episode 1, Karl invites Cassandra over to see his new baby kittens — an olive branch to keep the relationship alive.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 24 Sep. 2024
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Jessica Klein, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Gizelle made a point to invite Wendy, the first olive branch extended between the duo since the former professor dressed her down at the Reasonably Shady event in season six.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2024
Nothing can change Shannon Beador’s feelings about Alexis Bellino — not even an olive branch.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
At the end of Episode 1, Karl invites Cassandra over to see his new baby kittens — an olive branch to keep the relationship alive.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 24 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for olive branch
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“Olive branch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/olive%20branch. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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