loci

noun

Definition of locinext
plural of locus
1
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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Relevance
2
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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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for loci
  1. locations
  2. hubs
  3. venues
  4. nuclei
  5. bases
  6. hearts
Noun
  • The company's innovative approach combines box-free drop-off locations with streamlined processing, allowing merchants to manage reverse logistics more effectively while reducing strain on store and warehouse staff.
    Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Additionally, the introduction of Too Good to Go in our locations helps save perfectly edible food at the end of the day.
    Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of locations
Noun
  • There’s an inherent tension between expansion and sustainability – opening new hubs inevitably increases resource use, from construction to energy consumption.
    Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Colombia Colombia’s tech sector is also rapidly expanding, driven by hubs in Bogotá and Medellín.
    Daniel Pena, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of hubs
Noun
  • The designer’s initial shows for Maison Margiela were staged in no-frills white-box venues, leaving the stage to his expert tailoring and dressmaking.
    Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Their exceptional venues provide the ideal backdrop for showcasing our premium products, both in the UK and worldwide, opening new avenues for meaningful engagement.
    Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of venues
Noun
  • Our earliest atomic nuclei have formed.
    Big Think, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Therefore, understanding the science that governs quarks is important for grasping the fundamental principles of matter, the forces that hold nuclei together, and the processes that shape the universe.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of nuclei
Noun
  • Helpdesk staff will be supported by chatbots that will manage the most routine queries as well as create and maintain knowledge bases, and technical writers will use them to assist with drafting, editing and reviewing documentation.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Another challenge is creating a standardized deployment model that can be applied to any project to reduce disparity across install bases and determine whether retrofitting is needed to bring prior installations up to the current processes.
    Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of bases
Noun
  • The powerful storytelling is clearly the product of a cause close to their hearts.
    Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This fine, sob-inducing British series follows two friends (Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall) who feel romance tugging at their hearts for years and years and years.
    Tom Gliatto, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of hearts
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Thesaurus Entries Near loci

lochs

loci

loci classici

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