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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While Sam sent an olive branch of sorts in the form of the keys to The Tavern — which his mother Sue left to Percy in her will — the friends to lovers have more to work through, especially after the reveal that Percy slept with Charlie.
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Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Coworker extending an olive branch?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The eagle still holds both arrows and an olive branch.
—Patrick Mendis, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
At the end of Williams’ set, Hart extended an olive branch to the fellow comedian, shaking his hand and hugging him.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 11 May 2026
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Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Coworker extending an olive branch?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The eagle still holds both arrows and an olive branch.
—Patrick Mendis, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
At the end of Williams’ set, Hart extended an olive branch to the fellow comedian, shaking his hand and hugging him.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 11 May 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 13 Jun. 2026.
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