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as in ports
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 refuges
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 havens
From secret gardens to quirky restaurants to wildlife havens, here are 20 must-visit secret spots in Florida.
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Kara Franker, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
As lockdowns and social distancing became the norm, homes were no longer just dwellings but safe havens.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The Rise Of Alternative Investments Historically, investments in tangible assets were limited to traditional safe havens such as gold and real estate.
—Jeremy Kasler, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
From merry pop-ups and gourmet tasting menus to warm cups of hot cocoa and creative gingerbread-making workshops, these wine country havens provide everything needed to create cheerful memories.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
In the last few years, the concept of the home has gone through a huge transition, with our living spaces suddenly becoming both our safe havens as well as our work spaces.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2024
Much like those havens of hospitality that seem to read our ever-changing minds with both playful and peaceful opportunities, Ocotillo Sunset Ranch checks all the boxes.
—Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
These holiday havens go all out for the season, breaking out their festive best with thousands upon thousands of twinkling lights, impressive window displays, and garland galore.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
Away from what One Direction produced, the internet of the early 2010s created pocket havens for fans.
—Lucy Ford, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
Kara Franker, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
As lockdowns and social distancing became the norm, homes were no longer just dwellings but safe havens.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The Rise Of Alternative Investments Historically, investments in tangible assets were limited to traditional safe havens such as gold and real estate.
—Jeremy Kasler, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
From merry pop-ups and gourmet tasting menus to warm cups of hot cocoa and creative gingerbread-making workshops, these wine country havens provide everything needed to create cheerful memories.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
In the last few years, the concept of the home has gone through a huge transition, with our living spaces suddenly becoming both our safe havens as well as our work spaces.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2024
Much like those havens of hospitality that seem to read our ever-changing minds with both playful and peaceful opportunities, Ocotillo Sunset Ranch checks all the boxes.
—Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
These holiday havens go all out for the season, breaking out their festive best with thousands upon thousands of twinkling lights, impressive window displays, and garland galore.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
Away from what One Direction produced, the internet of the early 2010s created pocket havens for fans.
—Lucy Ford, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Havens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/havens. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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