Thesaurus results for OASIS

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.

Related Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

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

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

Following the advice of food bloggers and influencers, overzealous visitors have thronged a rifugio (refuge) in Italy’s Val di Fassa valley, all because of this traditional pastry.

— Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
As more than 50 others sought refuge in L’Arche de la Nouvelle Alliance, a Protestant church that had been sheltering people already displaced by the violence, the gunmen pursued them.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of refuge

Noun

Situated by the storied Osaka Castle, Patina Osaka is a modern urban sanctuary that pays homage to the Japanese city’s singular beauty and immerses guests in its dynamic culture.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Her condition ultimately deteriorated, and veterinarians were unable to revive her after her heart stopped, according to the sanctuary.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of sanctuary

Noun

There is a lot riding on Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s speech here Friday morning at the Fed’s storied annual retreat in the Tetons.

— Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
Warsh, despite his arrival as a disruptor of Fed protocol, embraced that summer-retreat spirit.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 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

No one appears to be immune — not individuals with asylum applications pending nor church leaders, two of whom were recently arrested by ICE in Springfield, Ohio.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
About two hours later, the Venezuelan asylum-seeker emerged from the office of a security firm contracted by the government.

— Shimon Prokupecz, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 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

Browse Nearby Words

oases

oasis

oatcake

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Oasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oasis. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of oasis

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on oasis

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

apiary

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

A List of Most Commonly Confused Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 4

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Games & Quizzes