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Recent Examples of olive
Recently listed with Savills for €36 million (about $42 million), the sprawling property doesn’t just have a grand residence but also an authentic castle, along with a consecrated 12th-century church, its own vineyard, and olive groves.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
For those unfamiliar, Bader’s proprietary TFC8 complex aids cell renewal through an antioxidant blend, while ingredients such as echinacea and olive leaf extracts support barrier function.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
At the same time, tonal schemes are gaining traction, Soft greens like olive leaf bring a sense of calm into entertaining spaces while deep hues such as burgundy, forest green, and charcoal add drama without sacrificing elegance.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
Except for olive haters, bless their hearts.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
For those unfamiliar, Bader’s proprietary TFC8 complex aids cell renewal through an antioxidant blend, while ingredients such as echinacea and olive leaf extracts support barrier function.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
At the same time, tonal schemes are gaining traction, Soft greens like olive leaf bring a sense of calm into entertaining spaces while deep hues such as burgundy, forest green, and charcoal add drama without sacrificing elegance.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
Except for olive haters, bless their hearts.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for olive
Adjective
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Meanwhile, stylist Mara Roszak pulled her copper-brown hair into a modest updo, leaving only a few curly strands out to frame her face.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The runway model danced in front of mirror while wearing a tiny brown thong bikini and a straw bucket hat.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Elements of her can be found on Lioness in Zoe Saldaña’s Joe McNamara, a CIA operative trying to save the world from the swarthy — terrorists in Season One, Mexican cartels in Season Two — while raising two girls.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2025
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Jett Rink was a really malevolent varmint, and kind of swarthy and dark.—
Jeff Conway,
Forbes,
2 Dec. 2024
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“Olive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/olive. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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