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olive branch

[ol-iv branch] / ˈɒl ɪv ˌbræntʃ /
NOUN
peace offering
Synonyms
STRONGEST
overture
WEAK
dove of peace friendliness hand of friendship offer of peace outstretched hand parley peace offer peace pipe peaceful approach

Example Sentences

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Rosenior has sought to offer Fernandez an olive branch and a route forward following the punishment.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Lewis of PLATracker suggested the lull could serve as an olive branch signaling a desire for stability ahead of Xi’s meeting with Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

And an olive branch came ahead of the meeting, when Colombia abruptly agreed to accept US deportation flights on Friday.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

But as he finished answering my question, was this an olive branch to Europe from Russia's president?

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

But I do know Dad is offering a major olive branch here, really trying to show me how bad he feels about Sunday.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper