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
Spanning both Coachella weekends, the four poolside shows blend electronic music with the venue's wave pool, lazy river, and open-air amphitheater — creating a unique daytime oasis of surf, sound and hospitality.
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Create an oasis-like vibe with these sheer outdoor curtains that hang easily with a tension rod.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Tour the Pond Shop, Fountain Studio, and Pottery Chalet with plenty of pond accessories, fountains, statues, and pottery for your own backyard oasis.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
In the final photo, Fleetwood looks as fit as ever, shirtlessly flexing amid an oasis of sparking seawater.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Create an oasis-like vibe with these sheer outdoor curtains that hang easily with a tension rod.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Tour the Pond Shop, Fountain Studio, and Pottery Chalet with plenty of pond accessories, fountains, statues, and pottery for your own backyard oasis.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
In the final photo, Fleetwood looks as fit as ever, shirtlessly flexing amid an oasis of sparking seawater.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oasis
Noun
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Another neighbor bought a mattress for Slavin for his temporary abode.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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But the year after settling into the colossal abode, Lopez and Affleck separated.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
14 Apr. 2026
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Her skin is now nailed to the ceiling of the refuge office.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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Art was no longer only a private refuge.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Little Red Barn Honors Belle’s Legacy In February, the sanctuary shared a tribute to the love Elliot and Belle had shared — one year after their rescue and 10 months after losing Belle to cancer.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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The new Rosewood Mandarina is an all-suite sanctuary spread across three distinct ecosystems, from ocean to mountain and flatlands.—
Carole Dixon,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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Set against the eerie backdrop of a remote forest in Germany, the story follows a group of young Americans from the beauty and fashion industry attending a wellness retreat.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
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As the president of the National Immigration Law Center and Immigrant Justice Fund, Kica faces pressure with steadiness, rather than retreat.—
Jess Morales Rocketto,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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Volunteer Kathy Smith said the shelter, which was founded 72 years ago, is in desperate need of help.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Their first day included a visit to the Royal Children’s Hospital (which Prince Harry's mom, Princess Diana, also visited in 1985) and a solo engagement for Meghan at a women's shelter.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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As for Mitan, the yacht will now spend seven to eight months cruising south towards Mexico, calling at multiple anchorages along the way.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Dannebroge anchored at the center of Denmark’s defensive line in the shallow anchorage outside Copenhagen.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The researcher cautioned that the intelligence official’s release may slow down any deportation, extradition or asylum process.—
Maria Clara Matos,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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Soliman's family had been living in Colorado Springs at the time of the attack and applied for asylum after their visas expired.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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In the years after the book’s publication, the city’s reputation as a gay harbor flourished.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
20 Apr. 2026
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And Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry has been sharing video and photos in recent days of the icy conditions, including those at its Mackinaw City harbor.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Oasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oasis. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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