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
Abigail Plantier, the founder of Maximalist, an interior design and branding firm, wanted the boundaries of this floating rooftop oasis to blur.
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Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 23 June 2025
Simon Says This little eatery is accessed via a doorway in the center of town that leads to an open-air oasis built around trees and hanging plants.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
Passing through the walls to this surprise oasis, diners embark on a 2-1/2- to 3-hour culinary journey that travels physically through three environments and culinarily up the coast of California, with additional stops in Asia and France.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
Raked maple cabinetry and Gaggenau appliances also highlight the culinary oasis that peers into the nearby den that includes a wet bar and a wine refrigerator.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 June 2025
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Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 23 June 2025
Simon Says This little eatery is accessed via a doorway in the center of town that leads to an open-air oasis built around trees and hanging plants.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
Passing through the walls to this surprise oasis, diners embark on a 2-1/2- to 3-hour culinary journey that travels physically through three environments and culinarily up the coast of California, with additional stops in Asia and France.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
Raked maple cabinetry and Gaggenau appliances also highlight the culinary oasis that peers into the nearby den that includes a wet bar and a wine refrigerator.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oasis
Noun
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The old-money van Rhijn’s abode is downright homely by comparison.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
17 June 2025
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Local architect William Cunningham completed the six-bedroom abode in 2023 for cardiologist Gerald Dorros.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Islands can also act as refuges for forms of life that have gone extinct elsewhere, respites for creatures that swim, raft and even walk to the landmasses.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 June 2025
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Then there’s Ada who has used her newfound position to turn the Brook household into a refuge for causes like temperance, while Agnes looks on horrified.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
23 June 2025
Noun
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The Eaton fire decimated her quaint home in the northwest corner of Altadena near Jane’s Village, reducing her sanctuary to a pile of rubble.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
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The desire to leave your personal sanctuary may be low today.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
Noun
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The Trump administration’s budget proposals for EPA represent a striking retreat from the national goals of clean air and clean water enacted in federal laws over the past 55 years.—
Janet McCabe,
The Conversation,
27 June 2025
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That’s the case with Howard’s new novel about Helena Désir, an art-house film director who is possibly to blame for an on-set death, and who goes to a luxury retreat after suffering exhaustion.—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
25 June 2025
Noun
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
Noun
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According to the Chattogram Port Authority, 10 container vessels are were berthed at the port’s jetties as of Monday morning, while 19 more ships are waiting at the outer anchorage.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
30 June 2025
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As this is the mid-Atlantic’s yachting capital, and an anchorage for caravels, clippers and seaplanes, the spirit of nautical bonhomie is pervasive.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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One such provision would have charged immigrants a $1,000 fee to apply for asylum in the U.S., according to The Hill. MacDonough also ruled against several provisions that affect Medicaid.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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The new law would make asylum even more inaccessible for a poor person, in effect, creating two classes of those seeking refuge here.—
Bill Frelick,
Twin Cities,
27 June 2025
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Hansen and Jim Miller ran the harbor’s merchant association together, and for Kalez, Miller and his daughter, Meredith, are family.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
28 June 2025
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The Senate provision reduces the safe harbor limit in expansion states and puts a moratorium on any new provider taxes in all states.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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“Oasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oasis. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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