genius locis

Definition of genius locisnext
plural of genius loci

Example Sentences

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Noun
  • The motion to disqualify Robinson, at this point an allegation, touches upon one of the defining characteristics of the Supreme Court — that discussions among judges when deliberating over decisions are confidential.
    Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Every building has distinguishing characteristics.
    Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Team principal Adrian Newey then revealed on Thursday that drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll are currently unable to complete even half a race distance due to fears of permanent nerve damage from the significant vibrations in the car.
    Luke Smith, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Designed to protect infrastructure from earthquakes, wind, and industrial vibrations, the invention offers a low-cost, reliable alternative to other damping systems.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Experts interviewed by Xinhua also suggested that the material could extend beyond drones to small-satellite structural components and lightweight spacecraft shells due to its strength, stiffness, and vibration-reduction properties.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Six months after a California wildfire destroyed dozens of homes in the Tuolumne County community of Chinese Camp, officials say debris removal is now complete and properties are being returned to their owners.
    Nina Burns, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Luckily for investigators, the plant has some appropriately spooky attributes.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Individual results may vary depending on patient-specific attributes and other factors.
    CBS News, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The spokesperson also responded with names and pictures of several men from Los Angeles who have been taken into custody by ICE and convicted of serious crimes.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
  • His Instagram account showed pictures of snowy backdrops and time spent with family and friends.
    Luke Smith, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The smells of chlorine from the indoor pool that sat below the upper level were washed away by the good times being had.
    Joseph Hernandez March 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
  • This prevents smells, reduces the risk of pests, and speeds up breakdown when burying the peels.
    Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The brand’s model — rotating weekly flavors, oversized cookies, a pink box designed for unboxing content — was built for social media virality.
    Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
  • This open-air, poolside and ocean-view dining patio is helmed by Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, serving dishes that blend Spanish, Caribbean, and South American flavors.
    Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Cash flow from Mauve's operations will help Blue Skies Space complete the development of its next mission, called Twinkle, a 220-pound (100-kilogram) satellite designed to directly observe nearby exoplanets and measure the compositions of their atmospheres.
    Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026
  • In these walls of white noise, Martin channels Paysage d’Hiver, a Swiss black-metal artist who has made a whole career—and a lot of lore—out of approximating winter storms through blindingly white guitar fuzz and overwhelming dark-ambient atmospheres.
    Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Genius locis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genius%20locis. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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