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
The resort may be just 15 minutes from Ubud's bustling downtown, but its private one-bedroom villas, scattered throughout the property, are serene oases nestled in the lush jungle.
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Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Lonely Dell Ranch was homesteaded by Lee, an unexpected oasis at the base of colorful cliffs.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Outside, the Bagleys created an oasis that includes fruit and vegetable gardens, a three-tier fountain, and a bocce ball court.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
Inside an old brick building on an industrial street of Kansas City’s West Bottoms in the middle of the antique shopping district lies an urban oasis offering an intimate and relaxing bathhouse and spa experience for guests.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
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Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Lonely Dell Ranch was homesteaded by Lee, an unexpected oasis at the base of colorful cliffs.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Outside, the Bagleys created an oasis that includes fruit and vegetable gardens, a three-tier fountain, and a bocce ball court.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
Inside an old brick building on an industrial street of Kansas City’s West Bottoms in the middle of the antique shopping district lies an urban oasis offering an intimate and relaxing bathhouse and spa experience for guests.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oasis
Noun
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Our newest discovery at Amazon, the Generic 2-Story Prefabricated Tiny Home, is a one-bedroom abode with a spacious floor plan, a roomy deck, and a front porch for just $17,700.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The abode is deliberately sculptural, with sweeping curves that echo the contours of the surrounding cliffs and emulate the rhythm of the Mediterranean below.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Gold has historically been considered a refuge during times of economic volatility, with investors flocking to the metal during stretches of inflation, fiat currency risks and political crises.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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One favorite was Château Branlant, a ski-in refuge known for its tight menu of regional classics, deep wine list, and family-run warmth.—
Erica Firpo,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Well-meaning people sometimes disturb the fawn and bring it to a wildlife sanctuary, thinking it has been abandoned.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Beyond the late nights and electronic music scene, Ibiza can be a sanctuary, a place where Black women can embrace rest, beauty and intentional travel without the pressure to shrink, explain or conform.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Sep. 2025
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The Hidden Hills home represents a softer, more private chapter in Lopez’s real estate story, offering her a secluded retreat after a tumultuous few years in the public eye.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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Still, as other big banks retreat, Bank of America is leaning in.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Sep. 2025
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ceramides and 5% capixyl are the finishing touches for boosting overall hair anchorage at the follicle.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 Aug. 2025
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At 8,614 feet, the Mackinac Bridge is still the longest suspension bridge between anchorages in the Western Hemisphere.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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An asylum and withholding hearing in front of Immigration Judge David Jones granted withholding of removal, denying asylum.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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In July, Greece stopped processing applications of asylum-seekers from North Africa for three months, to curb a surge in arrivals.—
Angeliki Koutantou,
Reuters,
7 Sep. 2025
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Against Świątek, in two nervous moments, one of them on match point, net cords had given her safe harbor.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Safer harbors At the opposite end of the spectrum, industries with lower AI adoption rates are seeing relatively unchanged employment levels.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Oasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oasis. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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