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
Showcasing more than 400 pieces of art, the space seamlessly marries modern and traditional design elements to create a hotel experience that feels like an indulgent oasis.
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Holly Johnson, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
Fufu Tokyo Ginza is an urban oasis in every sense—34 suites with private gardens and natural hot spring baths sourced from Atami, all perched above the Ginza 1-chome intersection with direct metro access below.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Under the care of head gardener Said Bouhit, Dar Ahlam’s little paradise provided vegetables, fruit, and herbs for my lunch under an olive tree, and also demonstrated organic-gardening techniques for oasis residents to learn and take home—a hopeful gesture in a project of long-term renewal.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Lush lawns and verdant foliage knit the outdoor spaces together, creating a tranquil, seamless garden oasis.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
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Holly Johnson, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
Fufu Tokyo Ginza is an urban oasis in every sense—34 suites with private gardens and natural hot spring baths sourced from Atami, all perched above the Ginza 1-chome intersection with direct metro access below.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Under the care of head gardener Said Bouhit, Dar Ahlam’s little paradise provided vegetables, fruit, and herbs for my lunch under an olive tree, and also demonstrated organic-gardening techniques for oasis residents to learn and take home—a hopeful gesture in a project of long-term renewal.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Lush lawns and verdant foliage knit the outdoor spaces together, creating a tranquil, seamless garden oasis.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oasis
Noun
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Working with the firm Faulkner Architects, the homeowners ended up with a contemporary, angular abode that cuts a striking silhouette among the nearby rolling hills.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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But the induction stovetop, Nespresso machine, dishwasher, flat-screen TV equipped with Chromecast, Wi-Fi, washing machine, electric towel warmer, and combination air conditioner-heater—thank goodness for it—kept this abode firmly in the 21st century.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Hyde Park residents and advocates fear an Army Corps erosion plan to protect the lakefront could harm the rare natural refuge in Hyde Park.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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If unable to reach a secure shelter, either crouch down in your car, covering your head, or abandon the vehicle and seek refuge in a low-lying area like a ditch or ravine.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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A day at an elephant sanctuary became the emotional centerpiece of the trip.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Mar. 2026
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In this context, the kitchen is not a sanctuary.—
Michelle Beadle Holder,
SELF,
16 Mar. 2026
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Altogether, service is low‑key and functional rather than reverential—more practical help, less concierge fanfare—which actually fits the retreat’s stripped‑down, results-first vibe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Owned by Kampgrounds of America (KOA), this glamping retreat ten minutes from the entrance to Acadia National Park has 64 secluded canvas-and-wood tents set among the trees.—
The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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Iran kept up its wave of attacks launched at Israel that have sent millions of people to shelters, with sirens sounding across a wide swath of the north, from Haifa to the Galilee to the border with Lebanon.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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Well before the Bellevue shelter reached its current state, people were trying to shut it down.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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According to a source with direct knowledge of the journey planning, Precious Shipping instructed the captain to leave anchorage some time around midnight.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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Brilliant blue waves meet a sensational crescent of white sand at Salt Whistle Bay, one of the most stunning anchorages in the southeastern Caribbean.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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The Executive Office for Immigration Review says they're required to decide asylum applications within 180 days.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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This is now the situation that some of the current Iranian soccer players are facing, after seeking asylum during the Asian Cup in Australia.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
17 Mar. 2026
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The port is also nearby, where Katajanokka’s maritime warehouses have been converted into restaurants and urban bathing spot Allas Sea Pool floats in the harbor.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The high tides and strong winds threatened the harbor in Canton, but not the spirits of some fishermen.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Oasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oasis. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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