olive

adjective

Definition of olivenext
as in brown

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Recent Examples of olive Cindy Crawford was spotted in an olive pair with a blouse and heels for a date-night outfit. — Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026 Butter yellow and olive French tips get a retro refresh with graphic polka dots scattered across nearly every nail. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026 Turkish breakfast for two and olive-oil martinis are on the menu – not necessarily together, Roger Sterling – at a stylish, new restaurant in Berkeley. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026 Scroll on for more olive deals, including an under-$25 mug, the brand’s signature sauteuse, and more. — Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for olive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for olive
  1. brown
  2. swarthy
Adjective
  • The must-have is the quindim, a coconut and egg-yolk custard that’s velvety on the top and golden-brown and crisp on the bottom.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Pumpkin Black Bean Enchiladas A quick trip under the broiler is enough to melt and brown the cheese on top of these weeknight-friendly enchiladas—no lengthy bake required.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of brown
Adjective
  • To its members, Latin America’s leaders weren’t revolutionary peers but swarthy radicals.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
  • 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
Definition of swarthy

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“Olive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/olive. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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