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
Everybody took off to their own little oasis and began to read through their pages — the only sound in the room was the flipping of paper.
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Jay Glennie, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Also located in Roan Hills is the community’s first Bark Park, a furry-friend oasis with separate areas for small and large dogs to play.
—Calesa Township, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Our Favorite Ezra Patio Finds The Ezra Patio Collection is full of modern, versatile pieces, but these are a few of our favorites that are perfect for creating an outdoor oasis.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Like the Red Sea, Wadi Safar, located in Diriyah on the outskirts of Riyadh, is also poised to become an oasis of luxury resorts.
—AFAR Media, 28 Oct. 2025
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Jay Glennie, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Also located in Roan Hills is the community’s first Bark Park, a furry-friend oasis with separate areas for small and large dogs to play.
—Calesa Township, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Our Favorite Ezra Patio Finds The Ezra Patio Collection is full of modern, versatile pieces, but these are a few of our favorites that are perfect for creating an outdoor oasis.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Like the Red Sea, Wadi Safar, located in Diriyah on the outskirts of Riyadh, is also poised to become an oasis of luxury resorts.
—AFAR Media, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oasis
Noun
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So when the siblings decided to go in on a funky cabin in upstate New York’s Sullivan County—the former abode of postwar artist and textile designer Anthony Ballatore—it was assumed there would be creative sweat equity involved.—
Elizabeth Kiefer,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
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The main level of the three-story abode includes the formal living and dining rooms, framed by walls of glass and wide-plank white-oak floors.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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Best Hotels & Resorts Pousada do Vale Just a short walk from Noronha’s historic center, Pousada do Vale is a lush, garden-like refuge with a lovely spa.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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The 1961 film marked Buñuel’s return to filmmaking in Spain, which was then well into Francisco Franco’s reign as dictator, after more than two decades of taking refuge in the United States and directing features in Mexico.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
5 Nov. 2025
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At its peak in the early 2000s, the sanctuary was home to 33 large cats, including lions, tigers, leopards and cheetahs, RNZ reported.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Vallance said the company had spent millions of dollars on the sanctuary with no return.—
Jay Ganglani,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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For waterfront views, indulgent dining, and slow afternoons at the spa, The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina is an excellent retreat.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Her work has been featured in retreats, leadership circles, and coaching programs, where she is celebrated for her emotional depth and ability to catalyze radical transformation.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Around 60 percent of imports at Chattogram Port are handled at its outer anchorage.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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On April Fools’ Day in 1928, the Point Loma was towed out to an anchorage on the southern end of the Point Loma kelp beds.—
Eric DuVall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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German far-right influencer applies for asylum in US A prominent far-right German activist and influencer is seeking political asylum in the US, arguing she is being persecuted at home for her beliefs.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Hundreds of thousands more hold temporary residence permits, which they are granted after receiving a protection status, such as asylum, refugee or subsidiary protection, which applies when neither of the former can be granted and serious harm is threatened in the country of origin.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Other filming locations include the harbor town of Polperro in Cornwall, the historic Bishops Lydeard train station, and the Wessex Hotel in Street.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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Fasano Salvador's rooftop view overlooking the harbor is the best in the city.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Oasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oasis. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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