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
Particularly when the payoff creates a space that practically begs you to put your outdoor oasis to use, whether in entertaining or simply enjoying a quiet evening at home.
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025
But inside is an oasis of fragrant spices and a restful decor.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
The news saddened longtime customers who considered the restaurant a friendly oasis in a culinary world, one that sometimes seems to care more about flash than service.
—Connie Ogle
july 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2025
In the Financial District, behind the Shangri-La Toronto’s shiny glass-and-steel exterior is an oasis of serenity.
—Heather Greenwood Davis, AFAR Media, 16 July 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025
But inside is an oasis of fragrant spices and a restful decor.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
The news saddened longtime customers who considered the restaurant a friendly oasis in a culinary world, one that sometimes seems to care more about flash than service.
—Connie Ogle
july 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2025
In the Financial District, behind the Shangri-La Toronto’s shiny glass-and-steel exterior is an oasis of serenity.
—Heather Greenwood Davis, AFAR Media, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oasis
Noun
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The abode itself showcases Georgian and Classical architecture, with an elegant white-brick facade, symmetrical details, and refined proportions.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
12 Aug. 2025
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The eldest of the Kardashian/Jenner brood shared a carousel of images welcoming in the new month of October, with a questionable lawn display prominently featured outside of her Southern California abode.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sabrina Chandler, who manages the wildlife refuge, said at a May meeting of the Upper Mississippi River Basin Association that just 30 Fish and Wildlife staff remain at refuges along the upper river, which cover hundreds of thousands of acres of floodplain.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Hilton offers quiet refuge, with an exceptional view of the slow-churning Nile 30 feet from the swimming pool and desert hills beyond.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
3 Aug. 2025
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The Eastern Market distillery on Friday will launch its Hot Honey Bourbon, crafted with Bees in the D honey, a local spot that places hives across the state and on rooftops, turning them into pollinator sanctuaries.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Spa Atlantis and the Grand Ballroom weren’t major parts of the renovation, but the Four-Star massage sanctuary and event venue didn’t need much tending to begin with.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The Cotswolds have a rich association with a vein of upper-class establishment conservatism that is in retreat around the world.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
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Roy Barth, a veteran of all four Grand Slam tournaments as a singles and doubles player, founded the tennis academy at this South Carolina paradise island retreat.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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This time, her owner didn’t bring her back to the shelter.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 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,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This formula is designed to encourage microcirculation on the scalp, hydrate your hair, and strengthen anchorage to help reduce shedding and hair loss.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
4 Aug. 2025
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The Delaware River Port Authority crews began searching the river after the truck cab crossed three lanes of traffic, went onto the concrete pad near the Delaware anchorage and crashed through a concrete wall around 3:40 a.m. Friday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 July 2025
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In Kansas City, as of June 2025, roughly 71% of asylum requests have been denied.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
5 Aug. 2025
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Under the new deal, France has agreed to accept the return of undocumented people arriving in Britain by small boats, in exchange for Britain agreeing to accept an equal number of legitimate asylum seekers with British family connections.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
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In Juneau, pair a harbor walk with views of Mendenhall Glacier or ride the tram for alpine trails.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Just steps from Leith’s historic harbor stands Lamb’s House, one of Scotland’s rare surviving merchant homes from the early 1600s.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Oasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oasis. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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