genius locis

plural of genius loci

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genius locis
Noun
  • Due to her limited knowledge of the lore, there were characteristics that guided her transformation.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 July 2026
  • Three months later, the Supreme Court voted to allow immigration agents to stop people based on racial or ethnic characteristics while still-ongoing litigation against it proceeded.
    Ken B. Morales, ProPublica, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • During simulated testing and real-world trials, crews reported experiencing up to six times fewer body vibrations than on traditional diesel boats.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026
  • When P-waves start radiating from the earthquake underground, Android phones sense the vibrations, start collecting data and send it back to Google servers for processing.
    Amy Graff, New York Times, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • Not every backyard can accommodate the 60-foot by 30-foot footprint these courts require, and his residential courts tend to be in communities where larger properties are the norm — like Hillsborough, Atherton, Woodside and Saratoga.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
  • Several common herbs have mosquito-repelling properties due to their fragrant essential oils.
    Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • These attributes feel increasingly resonant for the fashion industry, whose demands have only continued to expand due to the churn of seasonal, pre-seasonal, resort, special collaborations, and capsule collections.
    Emmanuel Olunkwa, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
  • As a 6-foot-6 lefty who can follow a game plan, Peterson has several of the attributes that the Cubs typically look for.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Other pictures on unofficial Telegram channels showed residents crowding into underground stations.
    Reuters, NBC news, 2 July 2026
  • Ranging from the film pioneer Georges Méliès all the way through 2024’s Anora, Thomson’s survey covers silent pictures, the talkies, the studio era, the New Hollywood, and the age of streaming.
    Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Meanwhile, special bags and a clamping system lock away smells that put a damper on cuddle time with your sweet new arrival.
    Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 July 2026
  • Pick a spot with partial shade, good drainage, wind protection and enough distance from the house to avoid smells and noise.
    Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • With menus inspired by the seasons, rotating dishes, bold flavors and comforting classics adorn the menu, like their famous crispy fried chicken and their shrimp and grits.
    Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • For local flavors, order the incredibly savory ackee and saltfish egg scramble.
    Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been probing for atmospheres around other rocky worlds orbiting red dwarfs, such as those in the TRAPPIST-1 system.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 2 July 2026
  • Ciba lets the competing atmospheres remain in tension.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 June 2026
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“Genius locis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genius%20locis. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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