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Synonyms
asylum, harbor, harborage, refuge, retreat, sanctuary, sanctum, shelter
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Europe’s history is bloody and the idea of it as a haven is relatively new. — Jason Horowitz, New York Times, "This Italian Town Once Welcomed Migrants. Now, It’s a Symbol for Right-Wing Politics," 7 July 2018 For some members of the community, havens are still important. — Karla Peterson, sandiegouniontribune.com, "New KPBS documentary is a toast to San Diego's gay bar history," 12 June 2018 Note: Tax havens are low-tax countries identified by paper’s authors. — Richard Rubin, WSJ, "Corporations Push Profits Into Tax Havens as Countries Struggle in Pursuit, Study Says," 10 June 2018 Just a little more than 11 miles west of Perth, Rottnest Island is a sun-worshipper's haven, with beaches and bays ready for surfers, snorkelers, swimmers, and divers. — Condé Nast Traveler, "Car-Free Destinations for Your Next Island Vacation," 1 June 2018 Cerreta Candy Company Treat yourself to a sweet time in this iconic candy haven. — Georgann Yara, azcentral, "11 food tours in Phoenix for best restaurants, breweries, coffee shops," 14 May 2018 Is a homer haven for a guy who’s given up 27 of ‘em in his last 120 innings, streets roll up at 10 PM. — Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, "Paul Daugherty's TML: Knee-jerking our way through Cincinnati Reds season is not smart," 10 May 2018 Eight Places to Look for Volcanic Wines Santorini, Greece This picture-perfect tourist haven in the Aegean sea produces some of the best examples of volcanic wines. — Bloomberg.com, "Volcanic Wines Are Heating Up Around the Globe," 30 Mar. 2018 Another haven away from home is Nima Local House Hotel, a hotel situated in a beautiful, restored house decorated with a mix of traditional and contemporary Mexican design. — Rachel Waldman, Vogue, "Wandering Colonia Roma, The Williamsburg of Mexico City," 16 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'haven.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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haven
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English Language Learners Definition of haven
: a place where you are protected from danger, trouble, etc.
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Kids Definition of haven
: a safe place
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