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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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That realization has led some investors to examine assets with different characteristics.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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While acknowledging that antisemites may have good characteristics—a loving husband, a generous and conscientious citizen—Sartre claimed that their hatred ultimately defines them.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Its two coal plants are aging and are targeted to be shut down to meet climate commitments.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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This district is vulnerable to climate change impacts like wildfires, rising sea levels and extreme heat and to the health effects of climate-warming emissions.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Noun
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In Spain, wildfires could create a smoky atmosphere, reducing clarity (as happened in summer 2025).—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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The red mahogany booths, beige popcorn ceilings and the huge circular ceiling vents all lend to the throwback atmosphere.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
Noun
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After Arakawa and Hackman were found dead, officials conducted an environmental assessment of their home that found evidence of rodents and rodent feces around their property, according to a copy of the report obtained by USA TODAY in April 2025.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The robot pledged to respect and follow humans, refrain from damaging property or other robots, abstain from deceptive behavior and save energy by not overcharging.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The farthest room from the common area, it’s artfully built around a colossal Cape Ash tree and features a giant deck, floor-to-ceiling windows with bird’s-eye forest views, and sylvan ambience galore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Solar lights add pretty ambiance to a walkway, patio, or gazebo.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 May 2026
Noun
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Having to fight and co-exist with those hell-bent on spewing lies and attention-grabbing hyperbole only clouds up the room, ruins the mood and takes away minutes from those who have been tackling real problems that truly need their government’s help.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Week by week, the mood in the narrow classroom was increasingly glum, the students trading whispered remarks when Darcy spoke.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Noun
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These days, tourists are flocking to South Korea to try beauty treatments, visit locations from their favorite movies and TV shows, and sample all the flavors of Korean food.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Bubble Up has a more natural taste than many of its competitors because it’s made with pure cane sugar and lemon and lime oils, rather than high-fructose corn syrup and artificial flavors, The Tasting Table reported.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
Noun
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But my religious upbringing included a system for generating good karma.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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Michael’s deal with Pepsi is part of that, and the film’s portrayal of the horrifying accident that befell him during the filming of a Pepsi commercial — a spark set his hair, and scalp, on fire — makes the trauma feel like an outgrowth of Joe’s karma.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Genius loci.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genius%20loci. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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