genius locis

Definition of genius locisnext
plural of genius loci
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Noun
  • For decades, scientists debated whether these characteristics were primitive leftovers or later evolutionary reversals and this new research leans toward the first explanation.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
  • Each type of light fixture forms the same general structure, but with individual characteristics informed by the mercurial nature of glass.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 23 May 2026
Noun
  • Terra was sued by survivors of the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo in Surfside who claimed that vibrations from construction of his luxury Eighty-Seven Park tower next door contributed to the calamity.
    Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
  • Quantum sensors are highly sensitive, but maintaining stability outside laboratories remains difficult due to vibrations, heat, environmental noise, and the complexity of laser systems.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • The family resort chain has more than 20 properties across North America; most are clustered on the East Coast and in the Midwest, though there are a handful out west too.
    Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
  • But topological abelian groups lack the particular properties that category theorists desire.
    Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • The fabric itself feels thick and slightly suctioning, working with the body rather than suppressing your best attributes.
    Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • To come up with its list, World Atlas evaluated towns across the country for attributes such as friendly locals, high community spirit, local institutions (such as staple neighborhood restaurants), and special events, singling out a dozen for their welcoming vibes.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • On this night, as Rashad posed for pictures in Bushwick, SZA was a few miles away in Manhattan, walking the red carpet at the Met Gala.
    Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
  • Once in the asteroid's orbit, NASA's spacecraft is slated to take pictures of the asteroid's surface and shed light on its composition, over the course of about two years.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • Beyond keeping bugs away from your guests and food, the zapper also cuts down on the need for bug sprays, which can leave behind strong smells or residue.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
  • This disposable hanging bag traps moisture, preventing stale, musty smells and leading to fresher air.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • The recall impacts certain pint and quart sized containers of Straus Family Creamery Organic Super Premium Ice Cream in several flavors, according to the company.
    Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 18 May 2026
  • Unaccustomed contemporary consumers can acquire a taste for the more intense flavors and unfamiliar textures of organ meats by adding them slowly — once a week — into meals, Ehsani suggested.
    Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • That is pretty bizarre, given how fantastic both atmospheres have been throughout the playoffs.
    Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 17 May 2026
  • Based on conditions like temperature throughout each planet's atmospheric envelopes, the team found the conditions would cause silicate clouds in certain areas of these atmospheres to condense into rocky material.
    Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 12 May 2026
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“Genius locis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genius%20locis. Accessed 25 May. 2026.

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