genius loci

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Recent Examples of genius loci 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
  • More than 900 properties across the city contributed to the honor and were celebrated for the same characteristics that can lead to a citation under the vegetation ordinance.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Today, Bath & Body Works finally unveils their new Touch of Gold collection that embodies those same characteristics in a bodycare and home fragrance line.
    Alisa Rendor, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The commitment comes weeks before COP30 climate negotiations in Brazil.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
  • During the suspension, Fallon, host of NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, commented publicly on the turbulent climate for late-night hosts.
    Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The tiny home park (that also offers Airstreams for rent) provides quaint and private accommodations for guests with a communal camp atmosphere.
    Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Generated when biomass, such as crop residues, wood, or other organic matter, is heated to produce clean energy, bio-tar can clog pipelines, corrode equipment, and release harmful compounds into the atmosphere if not managed carefully.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Overnight parking is included in the resort fee at most of those properties but free at Gold Coast and Sam's Town.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
  • The property is within walking distance of Lido Marina Village, as well as surrounding beaches, restaurants and shops and farmers’ market.
    Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Adding to the otherworldly ambience is the shifting jazz-folk score by Mary Komasa and Antoni Łazarkiewicz, which, like our hero, is similarly protean in nature.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area.
    Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But in the oil patch, the mood is anything but celebratory.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The disease typically appears in mid-adulthood, causing problems with movement, memory, and mood, and usually progresses over 15-20 years.
    Doc Louallen, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Three batches will be released annually in January, May, and September, each distinguished by unique variations in flavor, age, and proof.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Sure, the Oreo itself did its job, because Oreos rarely disappoint, but the heavy batter it was dunked in had the texture and flavor of a bad pancake.
    Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Some activists read from the Bhagavad Gita, a Hindu text which describes the roots of the Ashvattha, a sacred tree, as bound to human actions and karma.
    Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Concepts like zero, karma, ahimsa, non-duality, and moksha shaped not just her identity but how the world understands selfhood, suffering, time, and truth.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025

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“Genius loci.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genius%20loci. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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