locus classicus

Definition of locus classicusnext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for locus classicus
Noun
  • Fuller is a prominent example of a growing number of former college athletes — most of whom missed all or part of the NIL era — who now help lead companies that benefit athletes in this new multibillion-dollar paradigm.
    Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Daniel Goleman’s 1995 book Emotional Intelligence gave the world EQ, and a new paradigm took hold.
    Big Think, Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The wild animals mauled and injured multiple cast members; in one instance, Diaz had to stop director Noel Marshall from internally bleeding.
    Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Swain runs the offense, guards every position and is the one player who cannot afford to have a bad night at the office, lest the Horns will get blown out in most instances.
    Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.
    Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 11 Mar. 2026
  • And having the Israelis and Americans at war with Iran is a textbook example of instability in the Middle East.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • However, the scenario has prompted a cross section of the typically fractious party to unite behind the belief the field must shrink, whether by candidates’ choice or through pressure.
    Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
  • In other words, the cross section may have been too skinny for a heavy medal.
    Eric Sullivan, Scientific American, 21 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • For specimens of a few centimeters, a stereo microscope is suitable.
    Heather Barker, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The submersible brought back more than 528 specimens.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The larvae, roughly 300 in each poop sample, were each about the size of a grain of sand.
    Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Three weeks later, sketches were ready to be turned into samples.
    Libby Page, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The 11-song vinyl LP features blues classics and originals by Dallas musicians including Bramhall’s son Doyle Bramhall II — Eric Clapton’s longtime guitar partner — and the late Denny Freeman, best known for his guitar work with Bob Dylan.
    Thor Christensen, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Roulette Crossbody Bag The Roulette bag brings a unique twist to an otherwise timeless classic with a bold, cylindrical silhouette.
    Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Under the collaboration framework, prototype trials have been completed, while production-prototype testing has also been successfully finalized.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
  • OpenClaw's earliest prototype was a project called Clawd released last November by Austrian programmer Peter Steinberger.
    , CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Locus classicus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locus%20classicus. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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