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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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The Small-Cap Parallel Even in developed markets, small-cap stocks share many of the same characteristics as emerging economies.—
Jay Mehta,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Improbably, Netanyahu seems to have forgotten the most critical characteristic of the Jewish faith: the sanctity of life.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
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But what really put these hiking pants to the test was the unpredictable climate of the Galapagos.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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Cacti and succulents are usually from hot, arid climates.—
Dr. Matthew Lisy,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) predicts there is already too much carbon in the atmosphere to remain under the 1.5°C temperature target, necessitating carbon removal.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
25 July 2025
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With only six months left before implementation, one wonders: Will it be further delayed? Forests play a critical role in absorbing carbon from the atmosphere.—
Simi Thambi,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Newmark had told prospective buyers its JCPenney Retail Portfolio comprised 121 properties totaling 16.05 million square feet of retail space across 35 states.—
Mike Snider,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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The honey never gets heated to extreme temperatures in order to maintain its natural properties.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Highball fascinates with its cozy, yet brooding ambience and complex, clean cocktails.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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This nifty fixture has multiple spray patterns to create outdoor ambience, and needs just three seconds of sunlight to get started.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 July 2025
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This is the kind of sarcastic humor that keeps the mood light throughout the 162-game marathon.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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Meals are served on fine China, and tables are set with flickering LED candles to set the mood.—
Nina Ruggiero,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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In addition to enjoying Raspberry Syrup the classic way (via a few pumps added to drinks), fans can also experience the flavor in a creative new form.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
28 July 2025
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But the pickle industry has evolved and spawned a while new industry of flavors, wardrobe and costumes.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
28 July 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
Cite this Entry
“Genius loci.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genius%20loci. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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