Thesaurus results for BOLT-HOLES

bolt-holes

noun

plural of bolt-hole, chiefly British

as in refuges

something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger her cottage in the Lake District served as her bolt-hole whenever the stresses of London became too great

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Recent Examples of bolt-holes This year, bolt-holes from Jackson Hole to Courchevel are imposing the same constraints—the Les Airelles property in the French Alps, for example, has a 14-night requirement—as are some five-star villas. — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026 But other bolt-holes stand out for giving the beds themselves extra attention, distinguishing them in some particularly charming or even surreal way (see beds carved out of literal ice). — Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026

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While low flows continue to persist in sections of the Colorado River, cold tributaries, deeper-water refuges in narrow canyon reaches, and larger pools provide cool refuges for fish.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
Travelers can spend a few weeks following the entire route or easily choose a section to experience the historic river towns, scenic overlooks, wildlife refuges, and communities built along the mighty Mississippi.

— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of refuges

Noun

Gearin says that leaders who run these retreats are aware of clients’ high premium on being able to see outside the box and gain the ability to look at their business problems from different angles.

— Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
When that doesn’t work, Vicki yanks off her mic and retreats to her bedroom, leaving the others uncertain of what to do next.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of retreats

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Mountains, vineyards, coastal retreats, forests, or even rural villages are becoming sanctuaries where guests can unplug, breathe, and rediscover balance.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
Not all portions of Grand Traverse County are open to deer hunting and some whitetails are able to grow old in those sanctuaries.

— Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of sanctuaries

Noun

Yet persistent American pressure on the remaining jihadi havens bore fruit over time.

— Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2026
Foreign central banks and other institutions looking for a safe place to park their capital have diminished roles in the Treasury market and have increasingly turned to alternative havens like gold.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026

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