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 arid landscape is creased with rugged mountain ranges, cleaved by scenic canyons and filled with vast stretches of open space interrupted by midsize cities and small towns that spring like oases from the desert floor. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026 The Escape Wood Boho Tiny Home is move-in ready, offering a secluded, cold-weather oasis that’s fully customizable. — Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026 Just 45 minutes north of Orlando, a wintertime oasis for manatees and humans alike beckons visitors to take a hike and find some peace of mind. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026 Here was a small civilization, an oasis in the inhospitable desert, surrounded on all sides by mountains. — Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 Oct. 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
  • Each night, Portia settles upside down beneath its silk abode, alternating prolonged stillness with brief episodes of retinal movements, twitching, and occasional leg curling.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Here the final abode of souls redeemed by Christ in heaven is depicted as an intricate urban environment.
    — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of abode
Noun
  • The project is also designed to provide water to wetland wildlife refuges during dry periods.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • After the war, making sculpture seemed to be inspired not by participation in the spirit and magic of the world around him but rather by a need to take refuge from it.
    — Michael Brenson, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of refuge
Noun
  • To make matters worse, Alex screws up again when Kerry, Fraser, and Kaylee leave with the guests for an excursion at the elephant sanctuary.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Back then, Black American music served as a unifying sanctuary of resistance, a tradition pioneered by the blues.
    — Natelegé Whaley, VIBE.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of sanctuary
Noun
  • The ice cap’s retreat coincided with anthropogenic climate change driving up summer temperatures.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The spa The Roman-style pool opens onto a terrace with panoramic views, while the tranquil spa blends marble, bamboo, and water features into a serene retreat.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of retreat
Noun
  • There are around 77 mobile homes in the area, and those residents have been evacuated to a shelter, Flores said.
    — David Fischer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Officials said no people were inside at the time, but 38 cats were being cared for in the shelter.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of shelter
Noun
  • Osberg supported a pathway to citizenship, more immigration judges and asylum officers, and more border security and enforcement.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Trump notched some significant wins, like the end of the old asylum system and a suite of progressive tax cuts, which Democrats are afraid to run against.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of asylum
Noun
  • It’s being used to help balance power grids, manage ships and harbors, and write hospital patient records.
    — Shahnaz Bashir, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The proposals also addressed tax relief for property owners affected by the 2025 Palisades fire, changes to campaign finance and election rules, and new requirements for the city’s airports and harbor.
    — Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of harbor

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