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
Taken in whole, this period was an oasis of creativity for Wilson in-between long stretches of inactivity that preceded and followed it, so even the minor misfires are fascinating; the absolute gems contained within the entry and exit points of Brian’s 1970s flourishing feel all the more precious.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
This could be an oasis destination for residing, shopping, strolling and living in the middle of the city.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
In 1996, the Four Seasons turned the property into an urban oasis, with breathtaking vistas and floral paths.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
Rai set out to create a backyard oasis that pays homage to Southern California’s indoor-outdoor culture.
—Linne Halpern, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2026
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Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
This could be an oasis destination for residing, shopping, strolling and living in the middle of the city.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
In 1996, the Four Seasons turned the property into an urban oasis, with breathtaking vistas and floral paths.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
Rai set out to create a backyard oasis that pays homage to Southern California’s indoor-outdoor culture.
—Linne Halpern, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for oasis
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oasis
Noun
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Another homeowner refers to their abode as MiddleField.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Speaking of humble abodes, Ivy Cottage is just down the road from Nottingham Cottage, a 1,324-square-foot property nicknamed Nott Cott that was made famous thanks to a visit from Oprah Winfrey.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Since 1957, believers and non-believers alike have sought refuge at the 10-acre estate, with meandering woodland paths and rocky gardens nestled along a quiet, lake-like inlet of Long Island Sound.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
14 Feb. 2026
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The third-largest of the British Virgin Islands, Virgin Gorda is known for its pristine beaches, nature sanctuaries, and The Baths National Park—a collection of pools and seawater grottos formed by huge granite boulders.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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This desire for a sanctuary, coupled with an easy-to-maintain garden, has inspired what the Monrovia Nursery is calling The Sunday Garden.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Multiyear renovations at the famous ocean-front retreat, together with a desire for a larger, more modern venue, prompted the switch.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2026
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On the upper level, the primary suite is treated as a retreat within the retreat.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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At Hamadan Airbase in western Iran, craters created by bombs on the runway have been filled and aircraft shelters repaired, according to a CNN analysis and Lair.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Local shelters might also accept donations of fresh and canned foods, particularly during the holiday season.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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On Tuesday, these demonstrations escalated as participants blocked harbor pilot operations at the port, forcing a suspension of ship movements between the jetties and the port’s outer anchorage.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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The French navy is escorting the ship to anchorage for more checks, the statement said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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By the fall, individual field offices, in their eagerness to fulfill the Administration’s wider mission, were beginning to arrest not just green-card applicants but asylum seekers who were showing up for administrative hearings and biometrics appointments.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
17 Feb. 2026
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Two asylum-seekers legally working at county jails were detained.—
Kevin Miller,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2026
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Her parents, once her safe harbor, are now shaped by mistrust, and Trine wrestles with guilt and a nagging doubt about her own sanity.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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The capital, Gustavia, is a picturesque harbor town featuring waterfront promenades, historic buildings, and eclectic restaurants.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Oasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oasis. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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