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 The estate’s five acres of gardens, developed over more than a decade, recreate an outdoor haven true to the time period with vibrant blooms and tranquil pathways. — Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026 How has Texas surpassed New York so quickly as a business haven? — Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 17 July 2026 Losing High Plains is a significant blow to Colorado’s comedy scene, which still counts top-notch clubs such as Comedy Works, a location of The Improv chain, and independent improv and stand-up havens such as Rise Comedy. — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 16 July 2026 Gold is a safe-haven asset that investors gravitate toward when economic and political turmoil erupts, sending waves through the markets. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for haven

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Noun

There’s no spa or fitness center—wellness here comes in the form of fresh ocean air, bike rides, and harbor walks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
This included fresh bodies of water like Collect Pond in Lower Manhattan and massive oyster beds along the harbor’s more than 500 miles of shoreline, both cared for and relied on by the Indigenous Lenape peoples.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of harbor

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In 1974, Congress designated 350,000 acres of the refuge as a wilderness area, the nation’s highest level of protection for an ecosystem.

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
So despite these populations becoming fragmented – disconnected from others overall – the sinkholes appear to have played a role as natural refuges.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 July 2026

Definition of refuge

Noun

This is a major escalation for the kingdom, which had re-routed much of its oil exports through Red Sea ports as the Strait of Hormuz remains paralyzed.

— Salma Arafa, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
With his plans for the summer nixed, Tony lifts a handful of cash from his dad’s wallet and impulsively follows Nancy to the former fishing port on the tip of Cape Cod.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026

Definition of port

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Beautiful anchorages aside, her sundeck is the place to be for the solar eclipse, with generous sun pads, a sheltered Jacuzzi and glass windbreak creating uninterrupted sightlines.

— Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
According to data from container shipping market research firm Linerlytica, there were 156 ships waiting at anchorage at Shanghai and Ningbo on Tuesday, a significantly larger number than the 87 ships at berth.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 8 July 2026

Definition of anchorage

Noun

Consider helping at an animal shelter, mentoring someone, working with a local arts organization, supporting a food pantry, or volunteering at community events.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 July 2026
Nearly 19,000 homes were still without electricity and more than 9,000 people were staying in the roughly 400 shelters, where power sources were being added to provide air conditioning.

— CBS News, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Definition of shelter

Noun

In 2004, Fiji established the Shark Reef Marine Reserve, the country's first national marine park and a shark sanctuary, with locals giving up their rights to fish in exchange for sustainable tourism dollars.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 July 2026
Bird flu is a real concern for the fate of the kākāpō because most of the population, totalling just 235, lives on one tiny island sanctuary that lies off the wild coast of Rakiura/Stewart Island.

— Todd Symons, CNN Money, 22 July 2026