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Symbols of reconciliation
Olive branches are gestures of peace or reconciliation, from the ancient symbol of the olive branch signifying the end of conflict.
Someone extends an olive branch when attempting to resolve a dispute or make amends: After months of silence, she extended an olive branch by inviting him to dinner.
The plural often refers to multiple such gestures or attempts.
Agreed halt to hostilities
- reconciliationRestoration of friendly relations
- ceasefireAgreed halt to fighting
- diplomacyNegotiation between nations
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
armistice · treaty · overture · goodwill · appeasement · détente · mediation · parley
Biblical vessel builder
- doveGentle cooing bird
- arkLarge rescue vessel
- floodOverwhelming water overflow
- GenesisFirst biblical book
covenant · promise · deliverance · salvation · hope · Gethsemane · anointing · sacred
Representational sign or device
- symbolRepresentational mark or sign
- crestHighest point or tuft
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
- flagCloth symbol or signal
insignia · motto · laurel · victory · honor · medallion · badge · escutcheon
Tree's photosynthetic organs
- twigsThin woody shoots
- silveryPale metallic sheen
- evergreenRetains foliage year-round
- gnarledTwisted and knotty
Mediterranean · pruning · grove · orchard · harvest · foliage · cuttings · grafting
Decorative foliage circle
- garlandDecorative strand of foliage
- centerpieceDecorative table focal point
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
wedding · ceremony · tablescape · crown · adornment · rustic · festoon · swag
truce
Agreed halt to hostilities
- reconciliationRestoration of friendly relations
- ceasefireAgreed halt to fighting
- diplomacyNegotiation between nations
negotiation · armistice · treaty · overture · goodwill · appeasement · détente · mediation · parley · settlement
Noah
Biblical vessel builder
Genesis · covenant · promise · deliverance · salvation · hope · Gethsemane · anointing · sacred · blessing
emblem
Representational sign or device
flag · insignia · motto · laurel · victory · honor · medallion · badge · escutcheon · device
leaves
Tree's photosynthetic organs
gnarled · Mediterranean · pruning · grove · orchard · harvest · foliage · cuttings · grafting · propagation
wreath
Decorative foliage circle
- garlandDecorative strand of foliage
- centerpieceDecorative table focal point
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
arrangement · wedding · ceremony · tablescape · crown · adornment · rustic · festoon · swag · corsage
olive-branchesdeclarations of war
Formal announcements initiating hostilities
war cries · battle cries · acts of aggression · hostilities · swords
olive-branchesclenched fists
Hands tightly closed
drawn swords · closed doors · stonewalling · intransigence · throwing down the gauntlet
olive, branch, olives, branches, branched, branching, branchlet, branchlets