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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Around this period, the prosperous island was dubbed Golden Rock.
Accessible by a dirt road free of traffic lights, the resort of the same name is a gleaming, contemporary oasis.
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Alev Aktar, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
See Our Guide 06 of 20 Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Richmond’s Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is an oasis that captivates locals and visitors alike with more than a dozen gardens set across 50 acres.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
The property, once an oasis on a quiet strip of the Gulf, is now buried under 4 feet of sand.
—Stephanie Gosk, NBC News, 14 Oct. 2024
This resort—one of the few on the Strip sans casino—is a quiet oasis to enjoy a serene poolside brunch.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Alev Aktar, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
See Our Guide 06 of 20 Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Richmond’s Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is an oasis that captivates locals and visitors alike with more than a dozen gardens set across 50 acres.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
The property, once an oasis on a quiet strip of the Gulf, is now buried under 4 feet of sand.
—Stephanie Gosk, NBC News, 14 Oct. 2024
This resort—one of the few on the Strip sans casino—is a quiet oasis to enjoy a serene poolside brunch.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oasis
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The abode itself is surrounded by formal gardens, rolling pastures, and lush woodlands with 360-degree rural views.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
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While some homes are bursting with color, filled with art and other design elements, other abodes boast a sleeker design.Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 24 Oct. 2024
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Seeking refuge, Farrow moved to England with her second husband, André Previn, dyed her hair brown, worked at the Royal Shakespeare Company and had children.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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During campaign seasons, investors often seek refuge in larger, more established companies amid political uncertainty.Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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After awhile, crocodile Cassius, the world’s largest crocodile in captivity, recently died at an Australian wildlife sanctuary.Andrew Torgan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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The New York state Department of Environmental Conservation on Wednesday seized and euthanized Peanut the squirrel from the home of content creator Mark Longo, who lives and operates an animal sanctuary in Pine City, N.Y.Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Shou Sugi Ban House is a luxury wellness retreat located in Water Mill, New York, in the Hamptons.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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During that time, the actor purchased an uninhabitable island in Tahiti and recruited Los Angeles architect Judge, portrayed by Jon Heder, to build the world’s first ecologically friendly retreat.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
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The dogs available for adoption are from flooded shelters in North Carolina.Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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The commendation celebrates Hyland’s outspoken advocacy for survivors of relationship abuse and simultaneously builds on Purina’s Purple Leash Program, which provides resources and support to help domestic violence shelters go pet-friendly so survivors with pets can remain together.Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
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More than a dozen container vessels are currently waiting in the port anchorage area of Freeport, Everstream Analytics data shows.Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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Mina Rashid will be transformed into a luxurious waterfront residential community, and anchorage points will be expanded across the emirate.Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
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The United States should also uphold the rights of migrants and asylum seekers fleeing the crisis in Venezuela.Tirana Hassan, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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In 2018, Trump criticized federal Judge Jon Tigar, who was appointed by former President Barack Obama and ruled against Trump in a case to restrict asylum seekers at the border.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The marina harbor has 85 berths for yachts up to 165 feet, while buoys just outside accommodate gigayachts to 550 feet.Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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The harbor had a derelict air, its large docks empty and the plaza devoid of people.Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Oasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oasis. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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