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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Devon offers her an olive branch, or at least some sympathy.
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Caroline Framke, Vulture, 23 May 2025
William, heir to the British throne, reportedly has no desire to extend an olive branch, while Camilla keeps her distance.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
Trump seems to privately offers support to Ukraine and its allies, but publicly is seen extending the olive branch of a bilateral meeting with the Kremlin head, whenever Moscow is ready.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
In what may have been a bit of an olive branch, King Frederik recently presented his nephews Count Nikolai and Count Felix with the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 6 June 2025
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Caroline Framke, Vulture, 23 May 2025
William, heir to the British throne, reportedly has no desire to extend an olive branch, while Camilla keeps her distance.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
Trump seems to privately offers support to Ukraine and its allies, but publicly is seen extending the olive branch of a bilateral meeting with the Kremlin head, whenever Moscow is ready.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
In what may have been a bit of an olive branch, King Frederik recently presented his nephews Count Nikolai and Count Felix with the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 6 June 2025
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“Olive branch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/olive%20branch. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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