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
Especially when paired with privacy-boosting landscaping, this backyard firepit idea can make your outdoor entertaining area feel like a secluded oasis.
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Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
Amid all that openness, though, sits an unlikely vacation oasis—Paws Up Montana, a legendary ranch that stretches on for 37,000 acres.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Tropicana Field proved no oasis for Vitello’s last-place squad (13-19).
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 2 May 2026
In the end, that sparkling backyard oasis is not about doing more.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
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Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
Amid all that openness, though, sits an unlikely vacation oasis—Paws Up Montana, a legendary ranch that stretches on for 37,000 acres.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Tropicana Field proved no oasis for Vitello’s last-place squad (13-19).
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 2 May 2026
In the end, that sparkling backyard oasis is not about doing more.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oasis
Noun
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Our reviews were crafted to give insight on why each rug could be the right rug for your Scandi oasis or Mid-century abode.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
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Their Beverly Hills abode has been on and off the market ever since.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Velasco said families have fled to nearby towns, where many now take refuge in a soccer field.—
Megan Janetsky,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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For many, getting those resources meant seeking refuge away from Grizzly Flats.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
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Then the scene’s perspective shifts, and Amadeus reveals that Salieri’s look of disgust is not for his younger rival but for the figure of Jesus Christ hanging on a cross above the sanctuary.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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Expectant mothers, soon-to-be pregnant women and their supporters gathered in the sanctuary of a South Side church Saturday to learn how to best advocate for themselves during pregnancy and where to find health resources.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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The amenities a property actually offers — not the marketing language — separate a true luxury wellness retreat from a spa weekend in disguise.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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Without that closing piece, even the most luxurious retreat risks becoming a one-time experience rather than a lasting reset.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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Wu’s office said the veterans department will continue to provide core services to all qualifying veterans and provide financial and medical assistance to qualifying veterans and their dependents with limited incomes for food, shelter, clothing, and medical care, as required by state law.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
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This rock hollowed out by erosion and walled up with stones was likely used by shepherds as a shelter near the historic Sardinian village of Tempio Pausania.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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Faced with an impassable strait, carriers did not hold vessels in indefinite anchorage.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Friendship Bay Beach on the eastern shore is another popular anchorage with a beautiful beachfront, while remote Crescent Beach on the island's northeast coast offers a castaway feel.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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Miller took the setback in stride, retreating to craft new restrictions on migration that used laws designed to protect the nation from disease to cut refugee admissions and block asylum seekers after the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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She's been seeking asylum here for more than a decade.—
Penny Kmitt,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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People are talking about how we may not be allowed to enter the harbor.—
Akash Kapur,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Water Street, the town's main drag, has a smattering of restaurants interspersed with antique shops, but for a bite with a view, check out the popular Dog Watch Cafe overlooking the harbor.—
Amy Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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“Oasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oasis. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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