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oasis

noun

Definition of oasis

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 Tucked inside a green oasis in the middle of the capital, Santo Domingo, are crocodiles, flamingos, and even tigers that officials have confiscated from people accused of illegally keeping them. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 Ever since, it's been an oasis of conservation, education and, of course, Philly pride. — Alan Wheeler, CBS News, 29 July 2026 At first glance, the Blue House in Coyoacán seemed an oasis of calm. — Literary Hub, 28 July 2026 Villa Copenhagen’s pool is one of the city’s only heated outdoor rooftop options—and is such a relaxing oasis to decompress after your travels or day of activities. — Yerin Kim, InStyle, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for oasis

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Noun

Originally built to showcase the Celanese Corporation’s synthetic textiles, the four-bedroom, four-bath abode has since been renovated and expanded with a new kitchen and primary suite.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
The pair drove four hours early Saturday to be here from their summer abode in Wyoming.

— Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 18 July 2026

Definition of abode

Noun

The Prince and Princess of Wales have repeatedly sought refuge in the Caribbean, on a small island called Mustique.

— Eliza Prosperini, Vanity Fair, 7 Aug. 2026
In neighboring Croatia, tourists in Dubrovnik sought refuge in shade and avoided beaches during the hottest hours of the day as temperatures soared along the Adriatic coast.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of refuge

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The property also includes Dion, the ancient Macedonian sanctuary at the mountain's base.

— Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Tamima Itani, leader of Chicago Piping Plovers, said the Chicago Park District has been an excellent partner in providing sanctuary for the birds.

— Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of sanctuary

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Beautiful anchorages aside, her sundeck is the place to be for the solar eclipse, with generous sun pads, a sheltered Jacuzzi and glass windbreak creating uninterrupted sightlines.

— Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
According to data from container shipping market research firm Linerlytica, there were 156 ships waiting at anchorage at Shanghai and Ningbo on Tuesday, a significantly larger number than the 87 ships at berth.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 8 July 2026

Definition of anchorage

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Several thousand Haitians and what is estimated to be nearly as many Venezuelans represent more recent groups of people who have come here in hopes of gaining asylum across the border in the States.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
That includes nearly 18,900 children who have lost access to federal nutrition benefits since July 2025 and 1,745 refugees and asylum seekers.

— Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of asylum

Noun

Success, no matter how stupendous, harbors within it the seed of potential failure if taken for granted and not built upon.

— Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The production used cliff-top industrial ruins, working harbor settings and historic churches around Cornwall to build its atmosphere.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026

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