2
: a place of safety : refuge
3
: a place offering favorable opportunities or conditions
a haven for artists
haven
transitive verb
Examples of haven in a Sentence
The shelter offers a haven from abusive spouses.
The inn is a haven for weary travelers.
This national park provides a safe haven for wildlife.
Recent Examples on the Web
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Arkansas: Ozark-St. Francis National Forests
Dominating northwestern Arkansas, the Ozark-St. Francis is an all-season haven rich in things to do.
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Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
Befitting its low profile, the atmosphere is less raucous and more quiet haven.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
In a worst-case scenario, Mexican cartels—which have ties to Turkish criminal groups—might partner with the Assad regime, which could provide them with a safe haven from U.S. law enforcement.
—Vanda Felbab-Brown, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2024
Central banks see gold as a long-term store of value and a safe haven during times of economic and international turmoil.
—Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
Coffee leaves a residue, and the mineral build-up is a haven for bacteria, yeast, and mold.
—USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
In the midst of a storm for the British royal household, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry seem to have found their own haven of peace.
—Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 13 Apr. 2024
Plus, with eight national parks and recreational areas in its vicinity, the city is a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024
Best known for Wynwood Walls, where internationally renowned street artists have transformed warehouse walls into captivating outdoor galleries, this district is a haven for contemporary art lovers.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
Befitting its low profile, the atmosphere is less raucous and more quiet haven.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
In a worst-case scenario, Mexican cartels—which have ties to Turkish criminal groups—might partner with the Assad regime, which could provide them with a safe haven from U.S. law enforcement.
—Vanda Felbab-Brown, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2024
Central banks see gold as a long-term store of value and a safe haven during times of economic and international turmoil.
—Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
Coffee leaves a residue, and the mineral build-up is a haven for bacteria, yeast, and mold.
—USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
In the midst of a storm for the British royal household, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry seem to have found their own haven of peace.
—Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 13 Apr. 2024
Plus, with eight national parks and recreational areas in its vicinity, the city is a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024
Best known for Wynwood Walls, where internationally renowned street artists have transformed warehouse walls into captivating outdoor galleries, this district is a haven for contemporary art lovers.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Haven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haven. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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