Thesaurus results for HAVEN

haven

noun

ˈhā-vən

Definition of haven

as in harbor

a part of a body of water protected and deep enough to be a place of safety for ships this picturesque cove is one of the most popular havens on all of the cape for weekend yachtsmen

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as in refuge

something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger the cross-country skiers hoped desperately to find a cave, as a haven from the blizzard

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Recent Examples of haven About 20 years ago following the 2008 financial crisis, investors went in search of alternative safe-haven assets, finding greener pastures to traditional investments on, well, greener pastures. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 In this foodie haven, The Pullman is a must-try, with mouth-watering items like a Colorado Wagyu burger, plus a hefty cocktail list. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026 For survivors scattered around the world scrambling for sanctuary, Toon and his group say Australia might emerge as a comparative safe-haven, with only minor disruptions to its cultivation of wheat and other crops. — Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026 But Beijing’s recent push into high-value manufacturing poses a direct threat to those countries’ economic strategies, setting the stage for a wave of protectionism even in traditional havens of free trade. — Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for haven

Recent Examples of Synonyms for haven

Noun

On the other end of the spectrum is the bustling Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, a working harbor with a commercial center comprised of shops, bars, and the Cape Ferris Wheel.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
Plans for the waterfront include new green space, a water feature and an elevated stage overlooking the harbor, along with major infrastructure designed to protect downtown from flooding.

— Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of harbor

Noun

Following the advice of food bloggers and influencers, overzealous visitors have thronged a rifugio (refuge) in Italy’s Val di Fassa valley, all because of this traditional pastry.

— Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
As more than 50 others sought refuge in L’Arche de la Nouvelle Alliance, a Protestant church that had been sheltering people already displaced by the violence, the gunmen pursued them.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of refuge

Noun

Authorities on Wednesday pre-emptively announced that roads leading to the port would be closed to non-emergency vehicles for seven days, according to state media.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Instead of thinking too hard about white port, maybe just enjoy it.

— Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of port

Noun

There is a lot riding on Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s speech here Friday morning at the Fed’s storied annual retreat in the Tetons.

— Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
Warsh, despite his arrival as a disruptor of Fed protocol, embraced that summer-retreat spirit.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of retreat

Noun

If their new Craftsman-style house seems overlarge for two, with plenty of shelter-mag built-ins, well, Tom is a successful crime novelist and there’s also a leaky attic and a creepy, warrenlike basement to be dealt with.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Part one, released this month, only deals with raising homes and floodproofing important community buildings like evacuation shelters and police stations.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of shelter

Noun

Situated by the storied Osaka Castle, Patina Osaka is a modern urban sanctuary that pays homage to the Japanese city’s singular beauty and immerses guests in its dynamic culture.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Her condition ultimately deteriorated, and veterinarians were unable to revive her after her heart stopped, according to the sanctuary.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026