oases

noun

Definition of oasesnext
plural of oasis
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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  1. abodes
  2. sanctuaries
  3. havens
Noun
  • In Travel + Leisure’s latest highlights of the most exciting new routes, December has carriers big and small kicking off dozens of new routes to the Caribbean, the South Pacific, desert abodes, and snowy mountains.
    Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024
  • The latter features abodes equipped with a kitchenette, full bathroom and porch.
    Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of abodes
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  • Warm days reaching nearly 70 degrees are contrasted with freezing nights, especially in high-altitude sanctuaries such as Sierra Chincua and El Rosario, potentially disrupting the monarchs' traditional overwintering patterns.
    Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
  • She was then moved to a permanent home at Black Beauty Ranch, one of America's largest and most diverse animal sanctuaries, located in Texas.
    Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of sanctuaries
Noun
  • From merry pop-ups and gourmet tasting menus to warm cups of hot cocoa and creative gingerbread-making workshops, these wine country havens provide everything needed to create cheerful memories.
    Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • In the last few years, the concept of the home has gone through a huge transition, with our living spaces suddenly becoming both our safe havens as well as our work spaces.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of havens
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