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Recent Examples of olive
The olive farmer takes a tough stance on immigration and public safety.
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Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the patio overlooks a private garden and an olive grove, and the courtyard from the second bedroom allows for the quiet reflection that comes with a good vacation.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
After releasing exclusively through Sp5der in an olive colorway to start the year, the Superstar collaboration between Young Thug’s streetwear label and Adidas Originals is returning with a wider release in two styles.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
The Mendocino County hamlet’s hops farms are mostly gone, replaced by organic vineyards, olive groves and donkey rescues.
—Audrey T. Williams, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the patio overlooks a private garden and an olive grove, and the courtyard from the second bedroom allows for the quiet reflection that comes with a good vacation.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
After releasing exclusively through Sp5der in an olive colorway to start the year, the Superstar collaboration between Young Thug’s streetwear label and Adidas Originals is returning with a wider release in two styles.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
The Mendocino County hamlet’s hops farms are mostly gone, replaced by organic vineyards, olive groves and donkey rescues.
—Audrey T. Williams, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for olive
Adjective
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The main drawing room on the first floor is dominated by two 1960s Italian chandeliers, and there are deep brown leather club chairs and brightly upholstered slipper chairs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Rotate baking sheets top to bottom and front to back and continue to bake galettes until crust is deeply golden brown, 15–20 minutes.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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To its members, Latin America’s leaders weren’t revolutionary peers but swarthy radicals.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Sporting Robert Shaw’s distinctive fisherman’s cap, flinty and crooked grin, and swarthy mutton-chop sideburns, Gildart Jackson’s is an evocative portrayal of Robert Shaw.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Olive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/olive. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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