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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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Scientists continue to attempt to take snapshots of this primordial soup to understand the characteristics of quark-gluon plasma.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Rho-alpha differentiates itself through three characteristics.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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If its welfare state is too cushy, or its climate policies too green – well, nobody’s perfect.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Cultivating community Against the backdrop of a retail climate that’s more challenging than ever, designers chose to strip back their show settings and focus on the humanity behind the designs.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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One approach to addressing casualty risks is to design spacecraft to demise entirely, but this exacerbates the atmosphere pollution problem, said Boley.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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According to the National Weather Service, when a water droplet in a freezing atmosphere comes into contact with a nucleus, like a speck of dust or pollen, an ice crystal is formed.—
Ray Petelin,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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With radiation detectors lining the insides of those tanks, the properties of the incoming particles can be reconstructed.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Jan. 2026
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Another alleged member of the Latin Kings was charged in federal court in the District of Minnesota this month with being a felon in possession of a firearm and theft of government property after breaking into an FBI vehicle and stealing a rifle.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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But the ambiance was much different in 2017, when neo-Nazis marched at a white supremacist event in Charlottesville, Virginia, where a protester was killed and 14 others were injured.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Reservations are highly recommended; when the weather is good, do everything possible to get a table on the patio to enjoy the ambiance of the creek running past.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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Scent is an under-appreciated sense, and one with deep connections to our mood and memory.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Such a seamless, peaceful transition of power is wincingly rare in fashion, and stands out against the wider industry mood.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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Recipe Tips From The Test Kitchen Cooking the bacon first builds a smoky fat base; searing the steak next adds fond and deep savory flavor without overcooking the meat.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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For a heartier option, serve this with cheese slices—more savory flavors and added texture your guests will love.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2026
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As good fortune, karma or just a brain-dead decision would have it, Eagles punt returner Xavier Gipson decided returning a punt from his own 2-yard line was a great idea.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Nov. 2025
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But the karma has been hell to pay.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Genius loci.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genius%20loci. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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