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 Egyptians had wonderful oases, the Babylonians had their Hanging Gardens, but the Persians took gardens mainstream.
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Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
The eco-friendly rattan seat rest and back give this armless chair some earthy texture, while the neutral frame feels suited to all kinds of outdoor oases.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
Check out this Michigan plant breeder's garden oasis.
—Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Her new garden and home collection with HSN is designed to elevate your outdoor oasis, bringing a polished, almost cinematic feel to everything from your patio setup to your gardening routine.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
The eco-friendly rattan seat rest and back give this armless chair some earthy texture, while the neutral frame feels suited to all kinds of outdoor oases.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
Check out this Michigan plant breeder's garden oasis.
—Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Her new garden and home collection with HSN is designed to elevate your outdoor oasis, bringing a polished, almost cinematic feel to everything from your patio setup to your gardening routine.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for oasis
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oasis
Noun
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The 935-square-foot abode, as well as the small town it's located in, served as inspiration for her upcoming album Middle of Nowhere, out May 1.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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The airy abode is certainly a departure from the top-floor unit where Emily takes place.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If reaching a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down in your car and cover your head, or leave your vehicle and seek refuge in a low-lying area like a ditch or ravine.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Apr. 2026
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The definition of refuge is shelter, protection or safety from danger.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The whole thing feels more like a seaside sanctuary for people who’ve outgrown the noise.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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The results leave St Pauli in 16th and in the relative sanctuary of the play-off place, with Wolfsburg one point behind and Heidenheim still bottom, four points further back.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Consider planning something restorative for the second half of the month, like a wellness retreat, a quiet escape, or simply a change of scenery that asks nothing of you.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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While the retreat center was not a primarily political place, its critics mostly ignored its political ambitions and successes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Every day, about 300 people come to the center to rest, get their mail, wash, have some food or find out about shelter availability.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Nearly 70% also supported caps on rent increases, while 44% of voters wanted the city to focus on building short-term homeless shelters to get people off the streets, compared with 25% who wanted to focus on permanent housing with services.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Touska will be taken to an anchorage or port for inspection or valuation, Schuster said.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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As for Mitan, the yacht will now spend seven to eight months cruising south towards Mexico, calling at multiple anchorages along the way.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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His administration has frozen the processing of green cards, asylum applications, naturalization applications and work permits for Cuban nationals and people from several other countries.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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The family was granted asylum in February so they will not be affected by the Supreme Court decision.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Just south of the beach at the Waukegan Harbor & Marina, Robbie Kutzler, the director of marketing and special events for the harbor, said a woman found two tires at the south end of the property near the shoreline.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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And there’s a glorious selection of rental homes and condos situated on both the ocean and the harbor.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Oasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oasis. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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