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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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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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He is charged with destruction of property to prevent its seizure, a felony that could carry five years in prison.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Vorobyov also reported damage to residential properties in three districts to the east of Moscow and to a shopping center, local government building and residential building in Kolomna to the southeast of the capital.

— David Brennan, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

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But the Mercedes counters with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, more conventional physical controls, a richer dashboard presentation, and substantially more traditional luxury-car ambiance.

— Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
At night, the space is lit with 450 candles, creating an ambience so romantic that even a Hatfield or McCoy could fall in love if seated across from each other at the table.

— Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of ambience

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Fireplaces are stocked with fragrant piñon wood, making winter stays especially cozy, while silk covers conceal TVs and handmade Le Creuset dishware keep modern amenities from disrupting the mood.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
The real reach completely depends on the platform’s current-day algorithm (and mood).

— Phil Portman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of mood

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That’s a lot of virgin oak in the mix, which adds an intensity of flavor compared to used barrels, and each type of wood is meant to bring different notes to the palate.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026
The new Banana Bread Latte and Banana Bread Chai combine banana, cinnamon and brown sugar flavors.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of flavor

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The hard foul that left Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham with a bloody mouth against the Chicago Sky was a result of karma.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Costco's big changes to some parking lots The corporate honchos at Costco know all this bad parking karma can curb enthusiasm for shopping there.

— Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Definition of karma

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