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.
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All three qualities are on display in a weekend retreat the firm designed on Shelter Island, a bucolic haven wedged between Long Island’s North and South Forks, just up the road from The Hamptons.
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Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Blending comfort with warmth, familiarity, and character, all rooted in a connection to nature, creates a nostalgic space that’s primed to be your summertime haven.
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Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
Gold rose on Thursday as the widening Middle East conflict drove investors towards the safe-haven asset, while a softer dollar also lent support to prices.
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Lim Hui Jie,lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
Mountain Biking Flagstaff is a biking haven, with trails cutting through and around the city.
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Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
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Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Blending comfort with warmth, familiarity, and character, all rooted in a connection to nature, creates a nostalgic space that’s primed to be your summertime haven.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
Gold rose on Thursday as the widening Middle East conflict drove investors towards the safe-haven asset, while a softer dollar also lent support to prices.
—
Lim Hui Jie,lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
Mountain Biking Flagstaff is a biking haven, with trails cutting through and around the city.
—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for haven
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“Haven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haven. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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