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 Drawn to a lakeside haven by a mysterious pregnant woman, a heartbroken drifter finds refuge with a group of eccentric misfits. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Sep. 2026 The Willamette Valley, Oregon’s main wine region, is a haven for oenophiles. — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026 The story tracks a Chinese chef who travels to the Middle East to run an eatery to clear family debts, only for his establishment to turn into a vital haven for civilians and orphans after regional armed conflict erupts. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026 The erosion of jihadis’ havens in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and elsewhere steadily damaged the groups’ credibility and appeal. — Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for haven

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Noun

By 1869, New York had taken to decorating ships in the harbor with Italian and American flags, in addition to hosting a carnival and parade.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026
Navatek expected to have offices in more than a dozen states by the end of the following year, including a new 15,000-square-foot facility in the Portland, Maine, harbor.

— William Turton, ProPublica, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of harbor

Noun

A day will surely dawn when those who sought refuge in the long shadow of American bullying—believing that mimicking the language of the mighty could shield them from the claws of power—will stand bare before the truth.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
Bring your binoculars, and see for yourself at these eight wildlife preserves and refuges.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of refuge

Noun

The Russian military also hit a cargo ship in the Black Sea and another one in the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk, the ministry said.

— HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
What to do nearby Once a thriving whaling port, Sag Harbor is now well-regarded as one of the toniest destinations on Long Island's East End.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of port

Noun

The Inn at Ormsby Hill Couples looking for a romantic retreat can check into The Inn at Ormsby Hill, a 10-room bed-and-breakfast housed in one of Manchester’s oldest buildings, dating to 1764.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026
Quixote’s retreat comes amid a major slowdown in Hollywood production, as many productions leave California in pursuit of tax incentives around the world.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of retreat

Noun

Its five-peptide complex targets visible density and anchorage, while Cécred’s patent-pending Bioactive Keratin Ferment is designed to visibly strengthen hair.

— Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Separately, state television reported that another Iranian tanker was attacked in Kharg Island anchorage area.

— Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of anchorage

Noun

Some families planned to head to shelters in Ciudad Constitucion, about 37 miles away, while dozens of people elsewhere in the state were evacuated.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
The non-profit operates the shelter under contract with the city’s Department of Homeless Services.

— Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026