genius loci

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Recent Examples of genius loci The attempt at a borghetto, a small village, half Tuscany, half Puglia maybe, a borghetto with no soul and no genius loci, a shitty place, a borghetto di merda. Francesco Pacifico, The Dial, 9 Dec. 2025 These stories, embedded in the design, culture and essence of a destination, tap into the spirit of place, or genius loci, creating a narrative that resonates on a personal level. Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 Inspiration was found in the genius loci of this region, known for both the elegance of its Renaissance villas and the rough-hewn farmhouses that date back to medieval times. ELLE Decor, 30 Nov. 2022 The wealthy part-time residents, with their renovation and caretaking and groundskeeping needs, are the mill in this town, so the genius loci is also an employer. Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper’s Magazine , 17 Aug. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for genius loci
Noun
  • The best Rockies lineups have always offered a blend of characteristics.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Stanford School of Medicine prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Just keep them cozy with some damp bedding and a cool climate.
    Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Southeast Asia is racing to build the infrastructure powering the AI boom, but its hot, humid climate could be making that expansion more complicated.
    Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • This visual story captures the festival’s scale, atmosphere, fashion and crowd energy throughout the grounds.
    Miami Herald newsroom, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Despite the fact that small space objects are constantly crashing into the Earth's atmosphere, the amount of fireballs reported in 2026 is more than usual.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Residents at Silver Court Mobile Home Park, located near Southwest 8th Street and 32nd Avenue, say they were given six months to vacate after receiving a notice on March 11 from a firm representing the property owner.
    Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Prioritize safety, stay well-informed, and act responsibly to safeguard lives and property.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Underlining the hotel’s focus on wellness and mindfulness, there is a spa lounge with holistic treatments available including massages and therapy baths, and a relaxation space that brings to mind the sci-fi ambience of a futuristic starship.
    Stephen Kelly, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Her soft-focus voice is quietly commanding here, backed by the tranquil ambience forged by layers of guitar, mandolin and pedal steel.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • In a high-rise, that kind of continuous great-room footprint can matter as much as the finishes —especially when the view is expected to carry the mood of the space.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Floorboards and beige walls didn’t do much to set the mood, but they were beautifully accompanied by period furniture and lamps, that kept the post-war vibe the rest of the hotel basks in.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • For pies, there are 15 flavors to choose from – classics like apple, lemon meringue, pecan, banana cream and chocolate but also coconut cream and peanut butter cream.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
  • And one of the big additions to the braise is asking a butcher for lamb bones and fat that Croft roasts off to add another layer of flavor and richness to the braise.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Maybe karma had something to do with that 2-2 four-seamer from Juan Morillo that Smith launched Saturday night.
    Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Maybe actors fear the double karma of playing a fictional villain like Voldemort while associated with real-life villain Rowling.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026

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“Genius loci.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genius%20loci. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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