genius locis

Definition of genius locisnext
plural of genius loci
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Noun
  • Different microclimates from mountain pastures to valley farms influence the milk’s characteristics.
    Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
  • Analyze the traits shared by successful long shots in past Derbies, and identify horses carrying those characteristics in 2026.
    Peter Keating, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • Ajax trials during 2019-20 were temporarily halted after soldiers complained that excessive vibrations were causing hearing loss.
    Will Barker, TheWeek, 1 May 2026
  • The purpose of manganese in the region below the aculeus, the team speculates, is probably to improve the flexibility and absorption of vibrations.
    Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Stepping onto the properties, you’ll be greeted by your own team of concierges and private butlers that can cater to all your needs.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • While not the fastest nor sportiest luxury EV SUV, the Mercedes-Benz showcases the enduring carmaker’s best attributes.
    James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
  • Durability has been one of Glesnes’ attributes since arriving in MLS.
    Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • Participants will board a 4-wheel-drive for a bumpy 13-mile tour with frequent stops for pictures, sketches and questions.
    Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The following slide proved that the bribe worked, as Emma adorably smiled in her school pictures, and the results were perfection.
    Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In fact, there are a wide variety of strong smells, including garlic and many essential oils, that may also repel ants in your home.
    Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
  • These dishes will fill your kitchen with fun sounds and mouthwatering smells.
    Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • With the molcajete, flavors are deeper and richer, and the texture is superior as well.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
  • At Culinary Masters, Lo is transforming the traditional English breakfast into an ode to New Orleans, adding a dose of the city’s many flavors and cultures into the cuisine.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Until sound effects, tones, and grating atmospheres rub right up against the dialogue.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
  • That’s unfortunate, as a number of important phenomena, from the earliest galaxies to the features of exoplanet atmospheres, are only detectable at infrared wavelengths.
    JOHN TIMMER, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Genius locis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genius%20locis. Accessed 4 May. 2026.

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