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Recent Examples of olive
Some olive varieties are commonly sold green, including Castelvetrano, Picholine, Lucques, and Gordal olives, while Kalamata, Niçoise, and Gaeta olives are typically sold fully ripened.
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Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 June 2026
Olivia Rodrigo wore vintage Miu Miu plaid slingbacks with low-rise denim last week, while Dua Lipa recently revived olive crocodile boots from John Galliano’s fall 2000 Dior collection.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 June 2026
The olive sake gives a round flavor that’s paired with rice washed West End Gin.
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Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Except for olive haters–bless their hearts.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 June 2026
Olivia Rodrigo wore vintage Miu Miu plaid slingbacks with low-rise denim last week, while Dua Lipa recently revived olive crocodile boots from John Galliano’s fall 2000 Dior collection.
—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 June 2026
The olive sake gives a round flavor that’s paired with rice washed West End Gin.
—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Except for olive haters–bless their hearts.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for olive
Adjective
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The cropped length and elbow-skimming sleeves keep things cool while brown buttons add visual interest.
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For a dainty, feminine knee-high boots outfit with a twist, try out a boho dress with black, burgundy, or brown leather boots.
Adjective
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To its members, Latin America’s leaders weren’t revolutionary peers but swarthy radicals.
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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.
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“Olive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/olive. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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