genius loci

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Recent Examples of genius loci The Design Of Elsewhere Designing for a specific place requires a specific kind of attention — an immersion in the genius loci that is the animating principle behind some of DesignAgency’s most celebrated work. — Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2026 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 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
  1. characteristic
  2. climate
  3. atmosphere
  4. property
  5. ambience
  6. mood
  7. flavor
  8. karma
Noun
  • If researchers can reliably take advantage of these characteristics, biological computing could one day be the prime choice in applications where systems need to adapt to unfamiliar conditions in a field far from home.
    — Mike McRae October 19, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The challenge is to broaden a brand’s appeal without diluting the characteristics that distinguish it from competitors.
    — Yiling Pan, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of characteristic
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  • In early 2025 Garrett Boudinot, a geochemist who founded alkalinity company Vycarb, argued on the climate news site Carbon Herald that mCDR should be measured directly.
    — Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Also in 2025, Chanel published its first Climate Transition Plan, which set out priority actions for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 and building long-term operational and supply chain resilience to climate risks.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of climate
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  • An untitled 2026 work, featuring a bromeliad goddess, inhabits a different atmosphere.
    — Tatiane de Assis, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Rooms Las Alcobas offers a moody-luxe atmosphere with a touch of Mexican influence throughout its 35 surprisingly spacious suites and three penthouses, where dark rosewood and fresh, fragile orchids take center stage.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of atmosphere
Noun
  • Ramirez, who once taught snowboarding at the resort and has held other jobs there, admits he feels emotionally attached to the property.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Walczak’s estimates assume local governments raise tax rates enough to fully replace the lost revenue, based on state property records for every parcel in Florida.
    — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of property
Noun
  • But depending on the occasion, the ambiance can be just as important.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The band frequently steers the poppy songwriting offroad by leaning into distortion and ambience, creating moments of both near-mania and hazy unease.
    — Sue Park, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of ambience
Noun
  • In interiors, our Thames table gives a room a mood boost with its shiny finish; exactly what a single-material scheme needs.
    — Alex Eagle, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Forecasters describe the contest as exceptionally close, with limited independent polling, leaving uncertainty about whether the state’s political mood will produce a Democratic gain.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of mood
Noun
  • Its layers were pastel pink, lavender, and off-white, and each color came with its own individual flavor.
    — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Lofoten Gardsysteri is a biodynamic, organic dairy farm that aims to make the best possible use of local resources and distinct flavors.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of flavor
Noun
  • Over 10 years, he’s been taught to be skeptical that consequences or karma still exist for some.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Harming any of these beings results in negative karma, which further traps souls in samsara.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of karma

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