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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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Precious metals, coins, and stones require different checks, and both their characteristics and applicable market prices inform the amount offered.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
These characteristics, along with technical skills that include critical thinking, are ideal in candidate evaluation today.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of characteristic

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There is now little doubt that minimizing the damage from climate will require phasing down fossil fuels and reducing livestock herds.

— Stephanie Walton, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026
Years of climate abuse, of reckless drilling at the ends of the earth, have unleashed a wave of methane, which in terms of environmental destruction makes carbon dioxide look like laughing gas.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

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The backstory In a city packed with hotel chains that often feel too buttoned-up, this 83-room boutique property stands out for its free and creative spirit.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
If your county does not offer alerts, set a recurring reminder to review your property records once or twice a year.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

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Meanwhile, interiors were curated by architect Andrea Faraguna under Tron’s creative direction, yielding a gallery-like ambience.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Candle warmer lamps in particular are being positioned as flame-free ambiance for daily use rather than as gift-shop items, and heated throws are showing up in reading-and-movie-night framings rather than purely as cold-weather gear.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of ambience

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What this means, in practical terms, is that the songs on Beat elevate mood above structure.

— Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026
By evening, the Moon enters Leo and lifts the mood, bringing warmth, confidence, and a little more heart back into the picture.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of mood

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Named after the Victoria Regia, a water lily that floats in the Amazon, this hotel imbues Colombian flavor with elegant French touches.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2026
But, pounded thin, breaded, and fried, served under lashings of sweet-sharp blackberry sauce, with a confetti of whole blackberries and leaves of mint, the lamb version was brilliant and bizarre, a symphony of strong-willed flavors.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of flavor

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Elsewhere, the usual suspects framed Dart's injury as political karma.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Coltrane is also deeply interested in the Buddhist principles of karma and dharma, or the moral duties and obligations to a right way of life, which are sprinkled throughout the novel.

— Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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