safe haven
noun
plural safe havens
1
: a place of safety or refuge
In 1985, the City Council passed a resolution proclaiming the city a safe haven for refugees and prohibiting city employees from asking about individuals' immigration status.—
Mathew Miranda
Mathew MirandaOver three decades, the sanctuary has become a symbol of hope, working to end the drivers of illegal wildlife trade while providing a safe haven for hundreds of great apes.—Business Wire
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: an investment that is expected to retain or increase its value during times of economic downturn or market volatility
Investors seek out safe havens in order to limit their exposure to losses in the event of market downturns. However, assets that are deemed safe havens can vary depending on the specific nature of the down market.—James Chen
—usually hyphenated when used before another nounJames Chensafe-haven assets
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Human rights advocates warn the pact could add to the difficulties of asylum seekers face while trying to find safe haven in the EU.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Those are the words of Brandon Wolf, who finally found a safe haven in Orlando, only to have that serenity shattered on June 12.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
The long-dollar, risk-off playbook that might otherwise support gold as a safe haven is being complicated by the rate trajectory itself.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 5 June 2026
In fact, the tax relief in the governor’s proposal would still benefit wealthy homeowners, and DeSantis has touted Florida as a safe haven for billionaires disillusioned with liberal strongholds like California and New York.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Even when conflict flared across the region, the emirate remained a luxurious safe haven and efficient global transit point for international visitors.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
The route passes through eight cities, ending at GenerateHope’s safe haven, Carole’s Cottage.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
The Iran war, for example, has pushed energy prices up and pulled some investor money away from traditional safe havens like gold.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 28 May 2026
In an interview earlier this month with Fox Business Network, tech billionaire Ryan Smith, who owns the Utah Mammoth and Utah Jazz, described sports as a financial safe haven against the disruption coming from AI.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 28 May 2026
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ABC News, 12 June 2026
Those are the words of Brandon Wolf, who finally found a safe haven in Orlando, only to have that serenity shattered on June 12.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
The long-dollar, risk-off playbook that might otherwise support gold as a safe haven is being complicated by the rate trajectory itself.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 5 June 2026
In fact, the tax relief in the governor’s proposal would still benefit wealthy homeowners, and DeSantis has touted Florida as a safe haven for billionaires disillusioned with liberal strongholds like California and New York.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Even when conflict flared across the region, the emirate remained a luxurious safe haven and efficient global transit point for international visitors.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
The route passes through eight cities, ending at GenerateHope’s safe haven, Carole’s Cottage.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
The Iran war, for example, has pushed energy prices up and pulled some investor money away from traditional safe havens like gold.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 28 May 2026
In an interview earlier this month with Fox Business Network, tech billionaire Ryan Smith, who owns the Utah Mammoth and Utah Jazz, described sports as a financial safe haven against the disruption coming from AI.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 28 May 2026
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“Safe haven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safe%20haven. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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