Olympic Games
plural noun
1
: an ancient Panhellenic festival held every fourth year and made up of contests of sports, music, and literature with the victor's prize a crown of wild olive
2
: a modified revival of the ancient Olympic Games consisting of international athletic contests that are held at separate winter and summer gatherings at four year intervals
called also
Olym*pics\
ə-ˈlim-piks 
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Samaranch Jr suggested that future Olympic Games could be held during the winter months, to allow countries with extreme summer temperatures to host.
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Claire Poole, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
In honor of the gymnast’s birthday, take a look at her inspirational beauty moments below.
2016 Rio Olympic Games
The gymnast was invited to her first Olympics in 2016, winning four gold medals and one bronze in red, white, and blue glitter liner which matched her French tips.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
The renewal with the International Olympic Committee will give two more Olympic Games to NBCUniversal, including the 2034 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City/Utah and the 2036 Summer Games in a city to be determined.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
Beginning with Tokyo 1964, NBC has broadcast 19 total Olympic Games and 13 consecutive editions, more than any other U.S. media company.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 13 Mar. 2025
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Claire Poole, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
In honor of the gymnast’s birthday, take a look at her inspirational beauty moments below.
2016 Rio Olympic Games
The gymnast was invited to her first Olympics in 2016, winning four gold medals and one bronze in red, white, and blue glitter liner which matched her French tips.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
The renewal with the International Olympic Committee will give two more Olympic Games to NBCUniversal, including the 2034 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City/Utah and the 2036 Summer Games in a city to be determined.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
Beginning with Tokyo 1964, NBC has broadcast 19 total Olympic Games and 13 consecutive editions, more than any other U.S. media company.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Olympic Games.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Olympic%20Games. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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