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
  • These characteristics make the merger an almost exact replica of that first, groundbreaking detection from 10 years ago, according to Isi.
    Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Our panel said the leading characteristic of this fish is its robust, punchy flavor and emphasized the anchovies should have a balance of salt and umami.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The protests, called Make Billionaires Pay, have been planned to coincide with world leaders coming to New York for the UN General Assembly and Climate Week and seek to make billionaires pay higher tax, support the climate and protect migrants.
    Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The mountainous Crimea used to be a popular holiday destination in the former USSR, known for its sunny climate and sandy beaches.
    Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The atmosphere was celebratory, with Kirk tossing hats into the crowd before diving into questions.
    Amanda Castro Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
  • This breathtaking image from James Sinclair gives us a detailed view of a section of the sun's atmosphere known as the chromosphere — a chaotic region where hydrogen and helium plasma is molded and reshaped by our star's ever-shifting magnetic field.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The bill will force cities in large counties in the state to allow projects on properties within one-half mile of certain transit stops, even on land that is not zoned for residential use, or face a fine for violating state law.
    Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The Freedom Tower was closed in 2023 to begin the undertaking of the property, which is designated a National Historic Landmark.
    Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • While some arrangements were tied to specific activations, the decor seamlessly blended together, elevating the overall ambiance.
    Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Materials submitted by the restaurant group to the port describe the restaurant as offering a refined ambiance with plush seating and warm lighting.
    Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The night was ruined by her boyfriend's bad mood.
    Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Should the mood strike for a soirée fit for a king, the home’s living room and conservatory can easily accommodate 200 for a cocktail party.
    Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • An ingredient called miracle berry at the top makes bitter flavors taste sweet.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Not with the return of coffee culture but with a new lineup from a YouTube prankster called PUMP energy which contains six hundred milligrams of caffeine per can, in flavors like Lemonade Ice Nicotine and Strawberry Sports-Betting.
    Reuven Perlman, New Yorker, 15 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 18 Sep. 2025.

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