Olivier
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- proper noun
- /oʊˈlɪviər/
- I starred alongside Laurence Olivier, Ingrid Bergman and Orson Welles.
- Laurence Olivier
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Watch on YouTubeAnd Olivier's voiceover says this is the story of a man who could not make up his mind.
- And Olivier's voiceover says this is the story of a man who could not make up his mind.
- It was Lawrence Olivier who was a theatre actor, but who worked in films and, and who was a character actor, even though he was a leading man.
- Of course, where Laurence Olivier in the Diamond District as Zell.
- I spent a lot of time, you know, talking to on with Laurence Olivier.
- My ego would love to think it's a wide demographic, but I I think people know Olivier.
- I was there with with Larry Olivier and the three of us stayed as a Catholic girls school.
Examples
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Then they all went to see Olivier roll his eyes in Othello.
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Many regard Laurence Olivier as one of the greatest actors of the 20th century.
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I got the Olivier version for school, and we showed it last year in the gym.
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What you are going to see is a scene from the film by Laurence Olivier.
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The show won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Entertainment Show in 2006.
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Second of all, Laurence Olivier got the got the Oscar for his portrayal of Hamlet.
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Laurence Olivier was celebrated for his exceptional performances in Shakespeare's plays.
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In the movie adaptation of 'Hamlet', Olivier portrayed the lead character with remarkable depth.
Synonyms
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An English actor and director famous for acting in Shakespeare plays
Compounds
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A Russian salad of potatoes, vegetables, eggs, and mayonnaise often served at celebrations
Surface Forms
Etymology
Olivier comes from the old word olive, from Latin oliva, meaning 'olive', the fruit and tree. So the name brings to mind the olive branch, a well-known symbol of 'peace', which makes the name easier to remember.