Thesaurus results for OASES

oases

noun

plural of oasis

as in abodes

something that provides protection or relief from weather or outside dangers Her study was an oasis of quiet in her otherwise chaotic home.

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Recent Examples of oases The park’s sand dunes are striped with turquoise and emerald lagoons (which accumulate during the rainy season), creating the effect of infinitely repeating oases. — Caitlin Morton, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 Additionally, the Ammeln Valley has over 20 old Berber Villages and hidden oases dotted throughout the landscape. — Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 The industry behind the wellness retreat boom Hotels and resorts are quietly converting their spas from relaxation oases into health and longevity destinations, with programs that claim to improve sleep, reduce stress and support longer, healthier lives. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026 Keep scrolling to see more outdoor oases available now at Amazon, including gazebos and greenhouses. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026 The block parties are remembered as oases, music as literally life-saving. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026 The Egyptians had wonderful oases, the Babylonians had their Hanging Gardens, but the Persians took gardens mainstream. — Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026 The eco-friendly rattan seat rest and back give this armless chair some earthy texture, while the neutral frame feels suited to all kinds of outdoor oases. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026 These deep-set oases, locally called wadis, once stretched for miles across the desert, remembers Issa Ousmane Tcharaba, the chief of Barkadroussou, a cluster of 14 villages that depend on a lush oasis surrounding a striking blue lake. — Julie Bourdin, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026

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Best Hotels & Resorts The Promissory Hotel This boutique property is housed in a 1912 bank building with striking neoclassical design and 27 rooms, including loft-style abodes and two-bedroom suites.

— Julekha Dash, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
His son, Guy, followed in his footsteps, creating sculptural abodes from Boca Raton to Vail over the past 35 years.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 June 2026

Definition of abodes

Noun

Travelers can spend a few weeks following the entire route or easily choose a section to experience the historic river towns, scenic overlooks, wildlife refuges, and communities built along the mighty Mississippi.

— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2026
Such spaces create temporary refuges from the digital stream, and allow habits of slowness, concentration, and absorption to become socially reinforced.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of refuges

Noun

Mountains, vineyards, coastal retreats, forests, or even rural villages are becoming sanctuaries where guests can unplug, breathe, and rediscover balance.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
Not all portions of Grand Traverse County are open to deer hunting and some whitetails are able to grow old in those sanctuaries.

— Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of sanctuaries

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Yet persistent American pressure on the remaining jihadi havens bore fruit over time.

— Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2026
Foreign central banks and other institutions looking for a safe place to park their capital have diminished roles in the Treasury market and have increasingly turned to alternative havens like gold.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of havens

Noun

Such a light as this should shine only on murders and public crime, or along the corridors of lunatic asylums.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
Conditions varied, but some asylums gained reputations as brutal, overcrowded warehouses where patients were neglected and restrained.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 May 2026

Definition of asylums

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Around 200 schools have been converted to shelters in southwestern Yemen to absorb an influx of families, according to the International Rescue Committee, an aid group.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
Functionality to identify natural landmarks, paths and shelters is expected in the coming months.

— Harry Bennett, Space.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of shelters

Noun

The governor’s office said the state was securing its harbors, deploying emergency personnel to strategic locations and monitoring dams for any possible breaches or overflows.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026
This trade network linked Bergen, Riga, and other Baltic and North Sea harbors, connecting them not just economically but also culturally.

— Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2026

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