genius locis

Definition of genius locisnext
plural of genius loci
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Noun
  • 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
  • This is particularly important for individuals who have concealed their characteristics and do not meet the autism or ADHD descriptions.
    Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Containing seven audio channels and two bass speakers, its vibrations can be felt against the skin.
    Samantha Lee Connect April 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Warning signs of failure include strange noises or vibrations, constant running, rust, and odors.
    Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • New observations of Uranus's enigmatic outer rings have shown them to be even more mysterious than astronomers had thought, and their unusual properties hint at some puzzling things going on with the planet's system of moons.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
  • There's even a stretch of Cakehand Road that reminds me of the properties on Nantucket Island, towards the 'Sconset Bluff Walk lighthouse.
    Emma Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • And of course, all of these attributes can shift, depending on the mix of ingredients.
    Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Those attributes are going to be very popular with managers, no matter what consumers think of them.
    Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The housekeepers greet me with genuine care, the bartenders create cocktails with panache and smiles, and the doormen and women jauntily pose for pictures in their thick Batman-style winter cloaks.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Vakoch said that among the early proponents of displaying pictures to communicate with extraterrestrials was the illustrious mathematician Karl Friedrich Gauss.
    Leonard David, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • However, on appliances that aren’t washed just by the process of using them, this DIY duo may leave a slick film and odd, lingering smells.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Inside Akal Travel Center, a 24-hour truck stop on Wyoming’s high plains, the smells of sizzling garlic and earthy curry powder permeate the air.
    David Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • These cupcakes are a more approachable way to serve up the flavors of the classic layer cake with a little less fuss.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Inspired by three new Chessmen flavors — Salted Caramel, Cinnamon Sugar and Brown Butter Pecan — the board reflects a color palette of rich caramel and brown butter hues, while also incorporating a hidden compartment in the base that’s perfect for storing cookies.
    Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Zillo said that prior to midway through the 2024 season, groups of Yankees personnel involved with in-game entertainment visited other MLB ballparks to survey game-day atmospheres.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The test kitchens still run at Campbell’s headquarters in Camden; the space is outfitted with a half-dozen or so different kitchens with different atmospheres and appliances, so as to better test how a variety of American home cooks would be able to interact with their products.
    Matt Cortina, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Genius locis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genius%20locis. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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