safe haven
noun
plural safe havens
1
: a place of safety or refuge
In 1985, the City Council passed a resolution proclaiming the city a safe haven for refugees and prohibiting city employees from asking about individuals' immigration status.—
Mathew Miranda
Mathew MirandaOver three decades, the sanctuary has become a symbol of hope, working to end the drivers of illegal wildlife trade while providing a safe haven for hundreds of great apes.—Business Wire
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: an investment that is expected to retain or increase its value during times of economic downturn or market volatility
Investors seek out safe havens in order to limit their exposure to losses in the event of market downturns. However, assets that are deemed safe havens can vary depending on the specific nature of the down market.—James Chen
—usually hyphenated when used before another nounJames Chensafe-haven assets
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Many of the attacks targeted energy infrastructure and commercial sites, causing billions of dollars of economic losses and shattering their image as a safe haven for foreign travel and investment.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
The warning, which came without proof that Hezbollah was operating in the Christian quarter, left residents of the ancient city without any safe haven.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 23 June 2026
The country markets itself as an economic safe haven, with a long track record of regulatory clarity and strong governance.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 19 June 2026
As InvestorPlace noted in February 2026, the theory behind Bitcoin as a safe haven was never wrong on its own terms — currency debasement, de-dollarization, and geopolitical conflict are exactly the conditions the asset was designed to benefit from.
—Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Human rights advocates warn the pact could add to the difficulties of asylum seekers face while trying to find safe haven in the EU.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Those are the words of Brandon Wolf, who finally found a safe haven in Orlando, only to have that serenity shattered on June 12.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
The long-dollar, risk-off playbook that might otherwise support gold as a safe haven is being complicated by the rate trajectory itself.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 5 June 2026
In fact, the tax relief in the governor’s proposal would still benefit wealthy homeowners, and DeSantis has touted Florida as a safe haven for billionaires disillusioned with liberal strongholds like California and New York.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
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Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
The warning, which came without proof that Hezbollah was operating in the Christian quarter, left residents of the ancient city without any safe haven.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 23 June 2026
The country markets itself as an economic safe haven, with a long track record of regulatory clarity and strong governance.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 19 June 2026
As InvestorPlace noted in February 2026, the theory behind Bitcoin as a safe haven was never wrong on its own terms — currency debasement, de-dollarization, and geopolitical conflict are exactly the conditions the asset was designed to benefit from.
—Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Human rights advocates warn the pact could add to the difficulties of asylum seekers face while trying to find safe haven in the EU.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Those are the words of Brandon Wolf, who finally found a safe haven in Orlando, only to have that serenity shattered on June 12.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
The long-dollar, risk-off playbook that might otherwise support gold as a safe haven is being complicated by the rate trajectory itself.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 5 June 2026
In fact, the tax relief in the governor’s proposal would still benefit wealthy homeowners, and DeSantis has touted Florida as a safe haven for billionaires disillusioned with liberal strongholds like California and New York.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
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“Safe haven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safe%20haven. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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