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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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Analyze the traits shared by successful long shots in past Derbies, and identify horses carrying those characteristics in 2026.—
Peter Keating,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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These were then vetted by the World's 50 Best Beaches team, who based the final ranking on eight criteria, such as unique characteristics, wildlife, untouched nature and crowds.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Will Hild, the executive director of Consumers’ Research, said some of Minnesota’s largest hospital chains generating revenue from the 340B program are, in turn, pouring resources into diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, climate alarmism, and gender-transition treatments for minors.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Apr. 2026
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However, many of his former clients later sued him on allegations of fraud and several of them have criticized him for allegedly worsening the boxing climate.—
PEOPLE,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Its crimson hue results from the the light filtering properties of Earth's atmosphere, which scatter the blue wavelengths of moonlight as the lunar disk sits close to the horizon, while allowing red wavelengths to pass through relatively unhindered.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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The standard method for identifying when an SPE occurred is measuring carbon-14, produced when high-energy photos penetrate the Earth’s magnetic field (usually near the poles) and collide with gases in the atmosphere.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
Noun
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He was reportedly apprehended at one of his family’s many properties in the city, no manhunt necessary.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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The 31-year-old man was charged Wednesday with malicious destruction of property and possessing substances to operate a meth lab.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Delamar Mystic opened in 2025 and guests immediately gave to rave reviews online for ambiance, views, interior design and friendly, helpful customer service.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Keeping brightness in check is equally important, with Silva recommending bulbs in the 450 to 700 lumen range for general ambiance and avoiding anything above 800 lumens in tight quarters.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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The mood is different now, especially in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s ruling, in 2023, that many race-conscious college-admissions programs were unconstitutional.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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These imaginative designs often used minimalist imagery and sci-fi characters not even included in the films, yet helped establish a particular mood, tone, and emotion to entice fans into their seats.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
4 May 2026
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With a pour of salsa roja, tart and hot (but not overly so), or a more judicious application of the punishingly spicy salsa verde, the bean and cheese transforms into a kinetic flavor field of curves and spikes.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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By December, kitsch in its more seasonal flavors had overrun the front yards of Paradise Palms.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 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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Perhaps that’s the small town ethos or an example of karma in action.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Genius loci.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genius%20loci. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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