Oliver

American

[ol-uh-ver] / ˈɒl ə vər /

noun

one of the 12 paladins of Charlemagne.
Joseph King, 1885?–1938, U.S. cornet player, bandleader, and composer: pioneer in jazz.
a male given name.

Oliver British

/ ˈɒlɪvə /

noun

one of Charlemagne's 12 paladins See also Roland
Isaac. ?1556–1617, English portrait miniaturist, born in France: he studied under Hilliard and worked at James I's court
Jamie ( Trevor ). born 1975, British chef and presenter of television cookery programmes
Joseph, known as King Oliver. 1885–1938, US pioneer jazz cornetist

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That figure, the total raised for three paintings, was outdone by John Oliver promoting the auction of one more during the 2025 finale of “Last Week Tonight.”

From Salon • May 2, 2026

On Thursday CEO Oliver Blume said VW needed to align its strategy to a new world that was "undergoing fundamental change".

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Maria's son Oliver is autistic and has complex needs and was placed with Hesley in 2019.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Airlines slowed hiring even before the global financial crisis, as they underwent restructurings and bankruptcies, says Brian Prentice, a partner in the transportation practice at Oliver Wyman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

My hands were shaking as Oliver took his phone.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

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