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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But some people aren’t convinced Prince William is ready to accept an olive branch.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 July 2025
The meeting was viewed as an olive branch and a possible reopening of lines of communication between the father and son, who have been estranged for years.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 18 July 2025
Prince William is said to have no desire to extend an olive branch while Queen Camilla keeps her distance.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2025
And so what would an olive branch look like in that case?
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 June 2025
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 July 2025
The meeting was viewed as an olive branch and a possible reopening of lines of communication between the father and son, who have been estranged for years.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 18 July 2025
Prince William is said to have no desire to extend an olive branch while Queen Camilla keeps her distance.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2025
And so what would an olive branch look like in that case?
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 June 2025
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 29 Jul. 2025.
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