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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.
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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
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
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Music therapy seeks to tap into that innate characteristic of humankind.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Both have dim, mysterious companions with unusual characteristics.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In fact, in a climate of relatively lower oil prices, Delhi’s clout is growing bigger by the day.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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This is something that has also been contested by critics, who say the extra charges on electric and heating bills are the result of state climate policies – the vast majority of which supported by or thought up by Healey.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The atmosphere was festive, with live music playing and an array of delicious hors-d’oeuvres catered by Canard Catering and Black River Caviar.—
Bettina Zilkha,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Freezing rain usually starts out as snow high in the atmosphere, passes through a thick layer of warmer air and melts, before passing through a final, short layer of cold air and freezing as ice on roads and objects.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Some mobile home parks are similar to an apartment complex and have a master meter serving the entire property, which counts as one vote, spokeswoman Rene Carmichael said in an email.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Situated on a spacious 7,020-square-foot lot, the property offers ample outdoor space.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There’s something about a cigarette in the right kind of ambience that functions as a sort of aesthetic appendage.—
Gabriella Onessimo,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2026
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For families As with sister property The Garden District Hotel, families can stay here, but the general ambiance feels more adult.—
Paul Oswell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Scent is an under-appreciated sense, and one with deep connections to our mood and memory.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Such a seamless, peaceful transition of power is wincingly rare in fashion, and stands out against the wider industry mood.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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This year, Milo’s will enter a new drink category while expanding its flavors to 11, launching more seasonal options and growing its zero-sugar line.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The tasty shake was more creamy than thick with the pineapple topping and mango base blending together into a broader fruity flavor.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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As good fortune, karma or just a brain-dead decision would have it, Eagles punt returner Xavier Gipson decided returning a punt from his own 2-yard line was a great idea.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Nov. 2025
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But the karma has been hell to pay.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Genius loci.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genius%20loci. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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