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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The lack of scientific rigor has nevertheless not stopped the order from having a chilling effect on some hospital administrations in states that have long been safe havens for gender-affirming care.
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Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2025
Membership to the coveted Lyford Cay Club, a haven for CEOs, industry titans, and A-list celebrities.
—Natalie Hoberman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
As Ella and Doc Stewart became pillars of the community, Stewart’s Pharmacy became one of those establishments that was a reliable haven for Toledo’s Black population.
—Sara Ivry, JSTOR Daily, 19 Feb. 2025
The nearly 100-year-old hotel in the heart of Old Town was once a haven for notable guests such as Princess Caroline of Monaco and the rock band Pink Floyd.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
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Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2025
Membership to the coveted Lyford Cay Club, a haven for CEOs, industry titans, and A-list celebrities.
—Natalie Hoberman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
As Ella and Doc Stewart became pillars of the community, Stewart’s Pharmacy became one of those establishments that was a reliable haven for Toledo’s Black population.
—Sara Ivry, JSTOR Daily, 19 Feb. 2025
The nearly 100-year-old hotel in the heart of Old Town was once a haven for notable guests such as Princess Caroline of Monaco and the rock band Pink Floyd.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Haven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haven. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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