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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Noun

These spaces are sanctuaries, refuges from digital saturation.

— Ingrid Schmidt, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026
Piling leaves in corners or under shrubs creates refuges for these species.

— Pam Rosendal, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of refuges

Noun

Palm Beach officials said in a press conference Monday that two shelters were opened to help evacuees of the nearby mobile home park.

— Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Many people shunned the shelters and stayed in their vehicles outside their homes or in parking lots.

— Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of shelters

Noun

These retreats, held throughout the year, fill up time after time with participants looking to find a sense of peace in the mountains of Virginia.

— Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2026
The trend blends landscape design with wellness thinking, turning ordinary yards into immersive retreats built to calm the body through scent, sound, texture and water.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of retreats

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Don’t miss wearable glass costumes, an interactive botanical soundscape, glowing geometric light sanctuaries, and works by Dale Chihuly and other modern masters.

— Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Still largely unfamiliar to most people are the figurines found in Petsophas and other Minoan sanctuaries.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of sanctuaries

Noun

Whether or not your favorite team is noted below, all are welcome at these Orlando-area sports havens.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
The brand recommends placing traps near pest-prone areas like baseboards, and in moisture havens, like garages and basements.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2026

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