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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Vin Diesel is extending an olive branch with a small gesture.
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Esther Kang, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Hernandez was left out of the next game against Genoa and although he was soon reintegrated and skippered the team at the weekend, the gesture to hand him the armband was perceived as an olive branch rather than a routine acknowledgement of his seniority.
—James Horncastle, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Collins traced the eagle from a National Geographic children's magazine, and an olive branch was added as a symbol of the mission's peaceful intent.
—Ars Technica, 29 Dec. 2024
Look for a bridge or an olive branch to get an introduction to a potential sponsor and decision-makers in your organization.
—Jack McCullough, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Esther Kang, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Hernandez was left out of the next game against Genoa and although he was soon reintegrated and skippered the team at the weekend, the gesture to hand him the armband was perceived as an olive branch rather than a routine acknowledgement of his seniority.
—James Horncastle, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Collins traced the eagle from a National Geographic children's magazine, and an olive branch was added as a symbol of the mission's peaceful intent.
—Ars Technica, 29 Dec. 2024
Look for a bridge or an olive branch to get an introduction to a potential sponsor and decision-makers in your organization.
—Jack McCullough, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Olive branch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/olive%20branch. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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