genius loci

noun

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Recent Examples of genius loci 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 The attempt at a borghetto, a small village, half Tuscany, half Puglia maybe, a borghetto with no soul and no genius loci, a shitty place, a borghetto di merda. — Francesco Pacifico, The Dial, 9 Dec. 2025 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 The Design Of Elsewhere Designing for a specific place requires a specific kind of attention — an immersion in the genius loci that is the animating principle behind some of DesignAgency’s most celebrated work. — Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for genius loci
  1. characteristic
  2. climate
  3. atmosphere
  4. property
  5. ambience
  6. mood
  7. flavor
  8. karma
Noun
  • 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
  • For example, the experienced representative knew from past cases that when the customer had three particular characteristics, the usual answer would be wrong.
    — Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of characteristic
Noun
  • Michael Tippett, a climate scientist at Columbia University who studies the ties between El Niño and weather patterns, said that on average, there is no strong link between El Niño and shifts in summer weather patterns over the US and Europe.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
  • Steve Hubble, Boise’s climate action senior manager, said the tough winter has been somewhat balanced by rains throughout the spring and summer.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026
Definition of climate
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  • The experience feels less like touring a luxury property and more like being welcomed into someone’s home—the atmosphere the team set out to create.
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • As Norway has advanced in the World Cup, the atmosphere has grown more frenzied in the country than even during a summer or winter Olympics, Tufte said.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 1 July 2026
Definition of atmosphere
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  • Future solar missions are now going to have to start taking dust into account, said Ayaz, with dedicated detectors designed to measure dust's properties close to the Sun.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 July 2026
  • The address of that property, the Carmel Pines Apartments at 1770 Carmel Drive in Walnut Creek, also is listed on a subpoena issued to Contra Costa County.
    — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of property
Noun
  • The luxury hotels of Rancho Mirage are a key contributor to the area’s ambiance, especially in summer.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Features like gas fire pits, a water fountain, an outdoor shower, and lantern lighting enhance ambiance.
    — Rory Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026
Definition of ambience
Noun
  • The throngs of teenagers doing back flips into the Canal Saint-Martin and playing soccer in the street set the mood for the week.
    — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Persistent fatigue despite adequate sleep, dizziness, breathlessness, brain fog, low mood, brittle nails, hair fall, feeling unusually cold, and changes in skin quality all signal low ferritin levels.
    — Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 30 June 2026
Definition of mood
Noun
  • The sauce painted over the surface is thick like puree, with a vibrant, all encompassing, fresh tomato flavor.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Krispy Kreme's newest flavor inspiration comes from Girl Scout Cookies.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of flavor
Noun
  • Her concept of gravity draws on both East and West, on karma and original sin.
    — Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • From there, consider thrift store karma.
    — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 22 June 2026
Definition of karma

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