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oasis

noun

Definition of oasis

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 Tucked inside a green oasis in the middle of the capital, Santo Domingo, are crocodiles, flamingos, and even tigers that officials have confiscated from people accused of illegally keeping them. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 Ever since, it's been an oasis of conservation, education and, of course, Philly pride. — Alan Wheeler, CBS News, 29 July 2026 At first glance, the Blue House in Coyoacán seemed an oasis of calm. — Literary Hub, 28 July 2026 Villa Copenhagen’s pool is one of the city’s only heated outdoor rooftop options—and is such a relaxing oasis to decompress after your travels or day of activities. — Yerin Kim, InStyle, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for oasis

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Noun

Originally built to showcase the Celanese Corporation’s synthetic textiles, the four-bedroom, four-bath abode has since been renovated and expanded with a new kitchen and primary suite.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
The pair drove four hours early Saturday to be here from their summer abode in Wyoming.

— Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 18 July 2026

Definition of abode

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Pitcairn Island Pitcairn is British Overseas Territory in the South Pacific that was famously born from the last refuge of the Bounty mutineers, who arrived in 1789 with a small company of Tahitians.

— Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026
Long the purview of seedy gambling types, outdoor enthusiasts seeking refuge from high prices in nearby Lake Tahoe have descended on the city and brought with them an interest in the finer things.

— Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of refuge

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Maurice, who took a job with a cat sanctuary in Washington after leaving the county, did not return requests for comment.

— Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
Physical restoration requires mechanical tools, but true customer devotion demands emotional sanctuary.

— Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of sanctuary

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Infantino attempted to frame his retreat as evidence of responsive leadership, arguing that unity must take precedence over division.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
While past British leaders have spent weekends in their local constituencies, or at the prime minister’s official Chequers country retreat, none in living memory has had a large-scale office outside London.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of retreat

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Beautiful anchorages aside, her sundeck is the place to be for the solar eclipse, with generous sun pads, a sheltered Jacuzzi and glass windbreak creating uninterrupted sightlines.

— Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
According to data from container shipping market research firm Linerlytica, there were 156 ships waiting at anchorage at Shanghai and Ningbo on Tuesday, a significantly larger number than the 87 ships at berth.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 8 July 2026

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Migration is a sensitive issue across Europe, where right-wing parties have surged in the decade since a 2015 crisis when more than a million people crossed the continent mainly on foot and sought asylum, most fleeing war in Syria.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
However, her asylum claim was ultimately denied, and she was ordered deported, the ruling said.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 31 July 2026

Definition of asylum

Noun

Success, no matter how stupendous, harbors within it the seed of potential failure if taken for granted and not built upon.

— Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The production used cliff-top industrial ruins, working harbor settings and historic churches around Cornwall to build its atmosphere.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026

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