as in abodes
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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Noun
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The Lowcountry city is one of the most popular destinations in the southeast, and its vacation rental scene comprises a wide swath of housing, from sprawling waterfront abodes to impressive, multi-story homes dating back to the 1800s (like the Whilden House).—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2025 -
To narrow down the finest ones for a range of abodes, our staffers put several of them to the test within our very own city apartments (that are notorious for being poorly aerated).—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Intensive predator control programs have minimized the impact of invasive species, and the establishment of predator-free sanctuaries provides safe environments for breeding and raising chicks.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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In that spirit, here is my list of at least a few sanctuaries to find happiness in our media firmament.—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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In short, both funds should be safe havens for income-hungry investors on more stock-market weakness.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Our homes are meant to be our havens, where families feel secure and the stresses of our professional lives can be safely left behind.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Oases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oases. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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