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 Kidding, but no matter what the season, your house will always somehow become a haven for dust and debris. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026 Jia wants Pingyao to remain a haven for cinephiles rather than a hall of fame. — Jenny S. Li, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026 From mountain retreats to waterfront havens, these beautiful spots are a balm for your physical and mental health. — Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026 One of the factors that helps keep inflation low is the Swiss franc's safe-haven status. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for haven

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Noun

Foreign governments are racing to gain access to African harbors.

— Jared Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026
That's particularly true at steakhouse Intrepid and open-air cantina 16o9—both of which are set above the harbor for incredible sunsets and clear views of the gleaming white super yachts.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of harbor

Noun

For decades, film festivals cast themselves as cinema’s refuge from Hollywood’s worst commercial instincts.

— Joseph Kahn, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
In real life, his swanky Swiss refuge is actually located in Gressoney-Saint-Jean, an alpine village in Italy’s Aosta Valley.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of refuge

Noun

Among the new rackets were providing cheap workers to new industries, ruling the docks of large port cities, extorting money from trading companies, and working for political parties to intimidate rival voters.

— Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Mwigulu Nchemba, speaking on the sidelines of an investment forum in London, said the government had put money into rail and port infrastructure, as well as expanding power generation to create an industrial base.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of port

Noun

Four-day yoga retreats on the riverbank, nature walks, and helicopter flights over Victoria Falls are just some of the activities on offer.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
Designed as a hybrid production hub and creative retreat, the multiphase project pairs soundstages and production offices with housing and wellness spaces.

— Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of retreat

Noun

Its five-peptide complex targets visible density and anchorage, while Cécred’s patent-pending Bioactive Keratin Ferment is designed to visibly strengthen hair.

— Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Separately, state television reported that another Iranian tanker was attacked in Kharg Island anchorage area.

— Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of anchorage

Noun

Set the scene On a paradisiacal slice of sand on the Thai island of Koh Samui is Kamalaya – a wellbeing sanctuary that promises to help guests ‘live life’s potential’.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Greenberg went on to convert the six-bedroom, eight-bath property into a deeply personal sanctuary.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026