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Recent Examples of genius loci
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.
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Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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
Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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
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Besides searching for the likes of methane and ammonia, the characteristics of the planet's atmosphere discernible to JWST could point to which formation model – core accretion or disk instability – is the correct one, or even whether a brand new formation model is needed.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
4 June 2025
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Key characteristics of individuals with big egos in the workplace include: Domineering behavior.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Instead of treating sustainability as a checklist or compliance task, organizations must rethink it as a strategy for balance—across climate, communities, and capital.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Aspergillus, a fungal mold that thrives in warm, damp climates, is already found worldwide -- including in the U.S. -- and can impact humans, animals, livestock and plants.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
14 June 2025
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Ultimately, professor Bayram says, the Gaziantep baklava known today was shaped by the local ingredients, the atmosphere and climate of the city — and by local chefs who were consumed with perfecting the recipe and passed that obsession along to their apprentices.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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Game 3 is back in Sunrise Monday, and if Game 2’s Panthers watch party was any preview, expect a wild atmosphere.—
Adam Beasley,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Operating offshore wind farms have been shown, time and time again, to be a tourist attraction and a net positive for property values.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2025
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Hemp hearts Advertisement First, to clarify: The soft-shelled seeds of the hemp plant don't contain psychoactive or mind-altering properties.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
13 June 2025
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According to Gongora, the decision behind the color coding was to create a new ambience that defines each arc, and pull the audience into a new dimension.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
6 June 2025
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Creating the right outdoor ambience doesn’t require much, and outside of outdoor furniture, realistic-looking flower baskets, and an inviting doormat, proper lighting is non-negotiable.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
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Indeed, Howard seemed to be in a good mood after the game and embraced being an ambassador of his new league, engaging with fans and posing for selfies hours after the Miami 305 defeated his LA Riot squad 50-44 at Allstate Arena in Chicago.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Some social media posts and photos showed Saturday’s crowds in a festive mood.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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The botanicals undergo a 48-hour cold maceration process, allowing for a subtle extraction of flavors.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But, grown for flavor, not shelf-life, these strawberries are also delicate.—
Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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The story ties together the karma of these characters with that of the mysterious witness played by Park Hae-soo (Squid Game II, Money Heist II).—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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So that good karma should be paying off.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Genius loci.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genius%20loci. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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