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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Then, in July 2025, aides for Prince Harry and one of the King's key staffers met for the first time, seen as an olive branch that could pave the way for better relations.
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Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … ICE FEUD – Minnesota governor extends olive branch to Trump after immigration dispute.
—FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The selection of Hudson, a progressive Democrat, for the General Welfare Committee appears to be an attempt by Menin to extend an olive branch after a speaker’s race that at times turned bitter.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
Mono-Blooms and Petite Bouquets Hosts are embracing mono-botanical moments, arranging clusters of a single flower type, such as chamomile, garden roses, and olive branches, placed throughout the home for a chic, minimal look that pairs naturally with modern décor.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
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Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … ICE FEUD – Minnesota governor extends olive branch to Trump after immigration dispute.
—FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The selection of Hudson, a progressive Democrat, for the General Welfare Committee appears to be an attempt by Menin to extend an olive branch after a speaker’s race that at times turned bitter.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
Mono-Blooms and Petite Bouquets Hosts are embracing mono-botanical moments, arranging clusters of a single flower type, such as chamomile, garden roses, and olive branches, placed throughout the home for a chic, minimal look that pairs naturally with modern décor.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
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 30 Jan. 2026.
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