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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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Researchers evaluated and recorded the same 28 characteristics for each species based on preexisting data from universities and government agencies, Nunez-Mir said.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Although the gravity of a black hole is intense—that’s its defining characteristic—the force drops off rapidly with distance.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
24 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
Noun
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The atmosphere is one of discontent and distraction.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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This outdoor venue, with a floor pit and seating for over 16,000 guests, offers an electric atmosphere.—
Annika Trost,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 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
Noun
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The ambiance and energy were incredible.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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With refined decor and an intimate residential ambience, guests will feel like locals checking into an elegant Manhattan townhouse—without sacrificing the white-glove service and amenities of a five-star hotel, of course.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Nuremberg rallies were simply political stage plays, with music from Wagner, drums, symmetrical marching formations, red flags, and gatherings often held in darkness to heighten the mood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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But then comes Mother Mary, and the mood changes as if someone had dimmed the lights in the theater without warning.—
Maddalena Gomez,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Salted Caramel Mochi This is Joe’s best mochi flavor yet.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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Chopped macadamia nuts add a textural element and rich, buttery flavor to a graham cracker crust pressed into a 13x9 inch baking pan.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 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 2 May. 2026.
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