as in evoked
to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved)
the role elicited the actress's flair for comedy that previous directors had overlooked
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Recent Examples of elicited
To the uninitiated, this mysterious sequence of events may have elicited some mild curiosity.
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Megan McCluskey, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
The viral photos and videos of the destruction have elicited strong emotions for many Americans.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Vincho also elicited fantastic performances from her entire cast, complemented by stunning cinematography throughout.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2025
The move elicited a rare show of bipartisanship.
—Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
The move elicited a rare show of bipartisanship.
—Andy Kroll, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
This question elicited markedly different responses among partisans.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
So, what was the twist that elicited all these waterworks?
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 8 Oct. 2025
Caroline’s question elicited an off-camera gasp from one competitor, as well as a headshake from Feyisola, another houseguest.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 8 Oct. 2025
Megan McCluskey, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
The viral photos and videos of the destruction have elicited strong emotions for many Americans.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Vincho also elicited fantastic performances from her entire cast, complemented by stunning cinematography throughout.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2025
The move elicited a rare show of bipartisanship.
—Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
The move elicited a rare show of bipartisanship.
—Andy Kroll, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
This question elicited markedly different responses among partisans.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
So, what was the twist that elicited all these waterworks?
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 8 Oct. 2025
Caroline’s question elicited an off-camera gasp from one competitor, as well as a headshake from Feyisola, another houseguest.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elicited
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Both evoked the refined and ultra-feminine glamour of hair trends from the 1920s to the 1960s.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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What once evoked bingo afternoons and hard candies has now become an object of desire for those who want that classic, quiet-luxury vibe.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
25 Oct. 2025
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The study’s insights could help scientists model pollutant persistence and even engineer better cleanup materials inspired by these minerals.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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The overall body remains a little too chunky for our liking, but the front fascia and roofline have been modified to more closely resemble the vehicle that inspired this build.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Elicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elicited. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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