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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
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The unusual characteristics of dark matter have prompted scientists to search beyond the standard model of particle physics for particles that could comprise it.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The players are policing themselves in the locker room, a critical characteristic for building winning teams.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Antarctic sea ice is declining at record rates, according to climate scientists.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Creeping Phlox Also known as moss phlox, creeping phlox is a native perennial that offers profuse blooms in shades of white, pink, purple, and red as soon as early April in temperate climates.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
9 Apr. 2026
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During its high-stakes re-entry through Earth’s atmosphere, the Orion capsule faced extreme temperatures nearing 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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Orion entered the atmosphere on a steeper trajectory, shortening the heat shield’s exposure time to extreme heating.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
11 Apr. 2026
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The property — a 1930s duplex featuring a two-bedroom, one-bath main house with a Spanish barrel tile roof and a towering mango tree, plus two separate efficiencies — is one of many sites affected by gas leak contamination that became endemic during the 1980s.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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What’s more, onions and other alliums have natural antibacterial properties that may inhibit the nitrogen-fixing bacteria on the roots of legume plants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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Solar lights add pretty ambiance to a walkway, patio, or gazebo.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
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Regardless, string lights like these instantly create warmth, ambiance, and luminescence.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
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As the North bore down on Saigon, Thieu begged for American financial support, but Congress was in no mood to pour more millions into the black hole of Southeast Asia.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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But after a surge of economic optimism in the years leading up to the pandemic, the nation’s mood soured for the first time in over a decade.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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Dunwoody welcomed both a new restaurant and a new tea room, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was recognized for its food, a local purveyor of sweet treats announced new flavors for the World Cup and more of this week’s happenings from the metro Atlanta food and dining scene.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Once overshadowed by its famous neighbor, Mobile is carving out its own culinary identity with historic flavors and a growing national spotlight.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps that’s the small town ethos or an example of karma in action.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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The closing section meditates on karma, linking it to a vision of the eventual decline of Aurangzeb’s empire.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Genius loci.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genius%20loci. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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