as in abode
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 oasis
In fielding the first question at the top of the conference, Laverty observed how the Cannes Film Festival is an oasis for peace in a turbulent world.
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Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Copenhagen’s botanical gardens are green oasis in the center of Denmark’s capital.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
In addition to transporting residents to a lush oasis, the terrace offers sweeping views of Central Park and the East River, with multiple seating spaces for lounging and dining.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
In the market for a charming little outdoor oasis to elevate camping trips this summer?
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
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Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Copenhagen’s botanical gardens are green oasis in the center of Denmark’s capital.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
In addition to transporting residents to a lush oasis, the terrace offers sweeping views of Central Park and the East River, with multiple seating spaces for lounging and dining.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
In the market for a charming little outdoor oasis to elevate camping trips this summer?
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for oasis
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oasis
Noun
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Take a peek at Honest Abe’s former abode, walk one of the country’s most impressive Art Deco districts, take part in a hands-on art installation spray-painting Cadillacs in the middle of a field, and more.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
14 May 2026
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Stokes' now-former abode boasts five bedrooms and four full bathrooms, and offers a serene sense of privacy thanks to its lush landscaping.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Noun
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As a break from the drudgery of surviving a fraught postgraduate landscape, Harris sought refuge in her imagination.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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Today, Tursun lives in the United States with her surviving children after eventually receiving refuge following congressional testimony in 2018 about her experiences in China.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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His sanctuary is home to about 700 of the gentle giants.—
Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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The controversial livestreamer pleaded no contest after being charged with unlawfully discharging a firearm at a wildlife sanctuary in March.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The backstory Built in 1710, the Stockton Inn has served as a private residence, a Prohibition-era speakeasy, and a riverside retreat for famous artists, musicians, and authors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Burnout, grief, trauma, addiction and mental health challenges are pushing more Americans to look beyond traditional outpatient care — and recovery retreats are stepping into that gap.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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Though many people come to far West Texas for its isolation—the Unabomber’s slightly less reclusive brother did a stint here in the eighties, living at first in a crude underground shelter—Miller said that immigration-enforcement agents have been an intrusive presence for many years.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Newborns in incubators were transferred and doctors and nurses scrambled to find shelter amid fears the hospital would become the next casualty in Haiti’s escalating gang wars.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Faced with an impassable strait, carriers did not hold vessels in indefinite anchorage.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Friendship Bay Beach on the eastern shore is another popular anchorage with a beautiful beachfront, while remote Crescent Beach on the island's northeast coast offers a castaway feel.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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During the spring and early summer, proceeds from the store will benefit the Luminus Network, which provides legal services to immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers.—
Susan Soldavin,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2026
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The asylum is closing down, Misael learns, forcing him to move his sister into his minuscule pad in the woods.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Separating the city’s bustling harbor from the deepest and wildest Great Lake, the beach is surprisingly gentle.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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The crew will enter immediate quarantine, with those who cannot be repatriated spending their time in quarantine in these containers with satellite internet and catering, said the port's harbor master, René de Vries.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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“Oasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oasis. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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