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 arid landscape is creased with rugged mountain ranges, cleaved by scenic canyons and filled with vast stretches of open space interrupted by midsize cities and small towns that spring like oases from the desert floor. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026 Along the way are mountain towns, desert oases, Mediterranean islands and historic cities where eclipse chasers can experience anything from a few minutes to more than six minutes of totality. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2026 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 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

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Noun

There are 1,775 square feet of green spaces, including aromatic plants, trees, flowers and fruits nodding to those found in Dior’s former abodes.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of abodes

Noun

Donate Your Pumpkins Animal sanctuaries, zoos, and farms sometimes take pumpkin donations to feed their animals.

— Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 2 Nov. 2026
Don’t miss wearable glass costumes, an interactive botanical soundscape, glowing geometric light sanctuaries, and works by Dale Chihuly and other modern masters.

— Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of sanctuaries

Noun

Whether or not your favorite team is noted below, all are welcome at these Orlando-area sports havens.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
The brand recommends placing traps near pest-prone areas like baseboards, and in moisture havens, like garages and basements.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 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

Noun

Palm Beach officials said in a press conference Monday that two shelters were opened to help evacuees of the nearby mobile home park.

— Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Many people shunned the shelters and stayed in their vehicles outside their homes or in parking lots.

— Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of shelters

Noun

It’s being used to help balance power grids, manage ships and harbors, and write hospital patient records.

— Shahnaz Bashir, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2026
Hedge-fund-rich Sang-woo has an air of cool privilege, while the gloomy, taciturn Ho-seok harbors unprocessed trauma about what happened during the strike, the details of which are judiciously doled out to us in flashbacks.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

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