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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

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The long-term difference could be dramatic The researchers also fed the characteristics of each driving style into a battery-aging model to estimate longer-term capacity loss.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
Organizations that successfully operationalize AI in supply chain environments tend to share several common characteristics.

— George Ninikas, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of characteristic

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All the climate stories in this show are part of the desire to be authentic, but also speak to what our audiences are living through.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Barnard said studies have shown that Pacific storms generate about 30% more wave energy during an El Niño year compared to a year without the climate cycle.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of climate

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There are few things more beautiful than the corona, the sun’s atmosphere, visible only during total solar eclipses like the one that occurred last week over a narrow swath of eastern Greenland, western Iceland and Spain.

— Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026
In the atmosphere created between the creators and listeners.

— Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of atmosphere

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While working with an indoor environment presents a different kind of ambiance, DeLancett said the show’s participants make the most of it.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
Rocking chairs and porches further add to the homey ambiance, while complimentary bikes give you wheels to explore the area.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of ambience

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New coach Matthias Jaissle’s brand of vertical football lifted the mood at Newcastle and caused Liverpool plenty of problems on a day when Yoane Wissa played like a man possessed.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Harry Gregson-Williams contributes another solid musical score that fits the mood perfectly.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of mood

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Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
To be among my best of the best, a restaurant must serve dishes and drinks that are complete in terms of flavor and technique, from the premeal cocktails to dessert—like an album with no skips.

— Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of flavor

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As karma might require, North Dakota offensive tackle Trace Thaden (Millard West), Oregon linebacker Devon Jackson (Omaha Burke) and Iowa center Kade Pieper (Norfolk Catholic) are set to play against Nebraska this fall.

— Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
To make merit means to do something morally good that will generate good karma – actions that are believed to impact this life and future ones.

— Brooke Schedneck, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026

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