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as in centers
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
an area of the Southwest that has been the locus of a number of New Agey movements
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as in locations
the area or space occupied by or intended for something
the locus of brightness occurs where the rays of sunlight converge in front of the lens
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Recent Examples of loci
The scientists identified 79 loci, or the location of a gene on a chromosome, that qualify as risk variants.
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Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
Market segmentation, especially demographic segmentation based on age, loci, socioeconomic status index, and household life cycle, also became frequent in market analysis.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Humans and golden retrievers were found to share common psychiatric-cognitive-temperamental loci.
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Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
Market segmentation, especially demographic segmentation based on age, loci, socioeconomic status index, and household life cycle, also became frequent in market analysis.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Humans and golden retrievers were found to share common psychiatric-cognitive-temperamental loci.
—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loci
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Lahore is the capital of Pakistan’s most populous Punjab province, where many parents send their children to private tutoring centers in the afternoon and evening.
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Kennard could have provided a critical floor-spacing piece around Doncic, who thrives when surrounded by lob-catching centers, athletic wings and knockdown shooters.
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The offer is good Monday-Wednesday for a limited time at participating locations.
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Mexican authorities announced no more than 25,000 will be allowed to gather near the statue, with overflow crowds directed to 49 other locations along Paseo de la Reforma and throughout the city featuring screens showing the game.
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That represents a significant eyeball shift following last season’s 50-50 split between the two fashion capitals.
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Both are attempting historic makeovers of their capitals, with an eye to their own legacies.
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Kohl said venues and vendors that regularly work with celebrities are accustomed to strict nondisclosure agreements and limiting information to only those who need to know, reducing the risk of details leaking before an event.
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Public venues like Covent Garden provide live screenings with dedicated food and drink.
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Artificial intelligence is fundamentally altering America's economic geography, enabling businesses to operate globally while reducing reliance on traditional urban hubs.
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The airport is one of only two commercial aviation hubs in the United States to feature terminal gambling (the other is Reno-Tahoe International Airport).
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For a safer outdoor work environment, follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s guidance by scheduling regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places.
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This could include sniffing around more than usual or barking and growling at odd places like piles of leaves.
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Among the focuses will be communication, data, inflation, technology and the Fed's balance sheet.
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Beyond family and football, Kane’s two main focuses, golf is the only other hobby that really moves him.
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Social media sites used for hateful comments Pumphrey made threatening posts on the social media platform YouTube and other social media sites, according to the guilty plea.
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The Utah family is spending their summer road tripping through the Southeast and stopping at significant Civil Rights sites along the way, including the King Center in Atlanta.
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“Loci.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loci. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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