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
  • Asked about what caused Prospect to declare bankruptcy, Buckley said there are a number of unique characteristics in its situation, including private equity ownership, that affected its funding.
    Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Since many bags share the same characteristics (think a black, medium-sized, hard-shell suitcase, for example), listing any unique attributes will help.
    Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Mayor Karen Bass on Thursday unveiled an action plan to guide the city’s climate goals forward, with a focus on reaching carbon neutrality by 2045, doubling local solar production and installing 120,000 electric vehicle chargers.
    Daily News, Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • During its high-stakes re-entry through Earth’s atmosphere, the Orion capsule faced extreme temperatures nearing 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
    Denise Chow, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Orion entered the atmosphere on a steeper trajectory, shortening the heat shield’s exposure time to extreme heating.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • There’s a large homeschooling population, and, about fifteen miles from downtown, a Catholic organization runs a property affectionately known as Catholic Familyland—a cross between a summer camp and a retreat center.
    Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The property is along the Tujunga Wash in the 7000 block of Varna Avenue, just north of Saticoy Street.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Solar lights add pretty ambiance to a walkway, patio, or gazebo.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Regardless, string lights like these instantly create warmth, ambiance, and luminescence.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Cancer June 21 – July 22 Cancer, your mood sets the tone today, so pay attention to it early.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The game features two modes to match your mood.
    Rachel Jacoby Zoldan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Dunwoody welcomed both a new restaurant and a new tea room, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was recognized for its food, a local purveyor of sweet treats announced new flavors for the World Cup and more of this week’s happenings from the metro Atlanta food and dining scene.
    Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Once overshadowed by its famous neighbor, Mobile is carving out its own culinary identity with historic flavors and a growing national spotlight.
    Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Perhaps that’s the small town ethos or an example of karma in action.
    Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The closing section meditates on karma, linking it to a vision of the eventual decline of Aurangzeb’s empire.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026

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“Genius loci.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genius%20loci. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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