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Recent Examples of olive
The aerial views were surreal—cliffs tumbling into aquamarine seas, olive groves stitched like patchwork across the land—Mallorca, seen from the gods’ point of view.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Those who truly appreciate pizza as an art form can best experience Bianco’s work at his namesake pizzeria, whether their tastes lean toward the hearty salami and olive toppings of the Sonny Boy or the simple yet outstanding tomato, mozzarella and basil combination of the margherita.
—Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Instead of a classic camel hue, embrace the season’s deeper tones like this olive trench from Everlane.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Recently listed with Savills for €36 million (about $42 million), the sprawling property doesn’t just have a grand residence but also an authentic castle, along with a consecrated 12th-century church, its own vineyard, and olive groves.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Those who truly appreciate pizza as an art form can best experience Bianco’s work at his namesake pizzeria, whether their tastes lean toward the hearty salami and olive toppings of the Sonny Boy or the simple yet outstanding tomato, mozzarella and basil combination of the margherita.
—Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Instead of a classic camel hue, embrace the season’s deeper tones like this olive trench from Everlane.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Recently listed with Savills for €36 million (about $42 million), the sprawling property doesn’t just have a grand residence but also an authentic castle, along with a consecrated 12th-century church, its own vineyard, and olive groves.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for olive
Adjective
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Now fifty-four, Chalker is nearly six feet tall and barrel-chested, with short brown hair and a thick, graying red beard.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Roast until gnocchi are golden brown and tomatoes are blistered and browned, for about 20 minutes.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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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Elements of her can be found on Lioness in Zoe Saldaña’s Joe McNamara, a CIA operative trying to save the world from the swarthy — terrorists in Season One, Mexican cartels in Season Two — while raising two girls.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Olive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/olive. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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