oasis

noun

Definition of oasisnext
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 Palms Oceanfront Hotel This oceanfront oasis pairs contemporary, coastal-chic rooms with direct beach access, and select accommodations feature private balconies and ocean views. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026 Distinctive pottery made in an Arabian oasis more than 3,000 years ago may have developed many of the characteristics associated with modern brands. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026 Traditionally, ‘ryad’ or ‘رياض’ in Arabic means a lush and verdant garden, or oasis. — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026 Non-slip stairs and a small jumping platform are built-in for easy access to your outdoor oasis. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oasis
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oasis
  1. abode
  2. refuge
  3. sanctuary
  4. retreat
  5. shelter
  6. asylum
  7. harbor
Noun
  • Because the Court lacked a permanent abode, Marshall read out the ruling from the steps outside Stelle’s Hotel, on Capitol Hill.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Cleaved to a cliff with 180-degree views of the sea, the 9,600-square-foot abode flows across three levels, connected via both an elevator and a statement staircase.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of abode
Noun
  • Dado Ruvic | Reuters Bitcoin headed for its third straight winning week, as traders searched for refuge amid volatile moves in equities, currencies and bond markets.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Travelers can spend a few weeks following the entire route or easily choose a section to experience the historic river towns, scenic overlooks, wildlife refuges, and communities built along the mighty Mississippi.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of refuge
Noun
  • For a weekend stay, the beachy sanctuary of the Rockaway Hotel is the way to go.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
  • By the end of Saturday night, the sanctuary had served two purposes at once.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of sanctuary
Noun
  • Uber ended operations in Nigeria and Uganda this week, extending a year-long retreat from Africa.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Palmer-Angell and Alvarez emphasized that their experiences reflected this specific retreat, and not meditation in general.
    — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of retreat
Noun
  • Eventually, conditions became too severe, and Vicente and his friends had to join the rest of their neighbors in nearby shelters.
    — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The shortages are adding to the hardships of those living in temporary shelters after having lost homes and belongings.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of shelter
Noun
  • Each one had higher rates of granting asylum and lower rates of denying immigration relief compared to the national averages, according to Syracuse University’s Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The announcement, made after a one-day meeting in Copenhagen, is the latest development in an effort by EU states to send people whose asylum requests have been rejected to third countries outside the bloc.
    — Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of asylum
Noun
  • Sea facing suites have views over the harbor and terraces set up with chairs and tables for watching the boats glide in and out.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Anyone with spare time could surveil a harbor or the airspace above a military base and sell updates on flights, ships, and the movements of troops.
    — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of harbor

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