as in reminiscent
provoking a memory or mental association
the Italian-American restaurant is decorated in a manner evocative of the charming outdoor cafés in Italy
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Recent Examples of evocative
Anchoring the magic and gore of Coogler’s horror epic is its evocative 1930s Southern setting.
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India Roby, Architectural Digest, 16 Mar. 2026
Where the Silence Is Heard is the evocative title of a feature documentary by directors Gabriela Pena and Picho García.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026
Now, more than ever, Armenian filmmakers are moving from the rank and file of production to helming beautiful, evocative stories that illuminate their unique cultural experiences and provide audiences with a window into new worlds.
—Alexis Alexanian, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
His strength — a timelessness unbound to a philosophy or fashion — has been a weakness when the modern owner of a Premier League club has expected a sales deck with catchy buzzwords evocative of tactical innovation.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
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India Roby, Architectural Digest, 16 Mar. 2026
Where the Silence Is Heard is the evocative title of a feature documentary by directors Gabriela Pena and Picho García.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026
Now, more than ever, Armenian filmmakers are moving from the rank and file of production to helming beautiful, evocative stories that illuminate their unique cultural experiences and provide audiences with a window into new worlds.
—Alexis Alexanian, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
His strength — a timelessness unbound to a philosophy or fashion — has been a weakness when the modern owner of a Premier League club has expected a sales deck with catchy buzzwords evocative of tactical innovation.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evocative
reminiscent
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Now, viral video footage of a group of dogs stranded on the side of a busy roadway in China has drawn plenty of comparisons to the story, showing a reminiscent group of household critters huddling together.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
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The landmark ruling, which can be appealed, is a significant development in social media law, reminiscent of findings of liability against other addictive products, including cigarettes.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Evocative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evocative. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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