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
There were a couple of unexpected wipeouts, including one by David Pastrnak, that elicited laughs from teammates.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Mahan has already elicited early support among wealthy venture capitalists and tech industry leaders, who would be able to bankroll a formidable campaign.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
The name Dee Dee has long elicited in my mind thoughts of intense spice and tang.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Their answers, though legally sound, elicited a furious backlash.
—Conor Friedersdorf, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
Other unexpected nominations elicited more shock mixed with excitement.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
The location of oil has long elicited as much skepticism as the future of the oil industry itself.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
In Venezuela, the demise of military officers elicited little sympathy, and that of Cubans even less.
—Oriana Van Praag, New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2026
Semprevivo then elicited testimony that the custodial offices were in the basement not far from the facilities the Hawks used, so maintenance people would have had opportunity to witness wrongdoing, had there been any, at other times of day.
—Luke Cyphers, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Mahan has already elicited early support among wealthy venture capitalists and tech industry leaders, who would be able to bankroll a formidable campaign.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
The name Dee Dee has long elicited in my mind thoughts of intense spice and tang.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Their answers, though legally sound, elicited a furious backlash.
—Conor Friedersdorf, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
Other unexpected nominations elicited more shock mixed with excitement.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
The location of oil has long elicited as much skepticism as the future of the oil industry itself.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
In Venezuela, the demise of military officers elicited little sympathy, and that of Cubans even less.
—Oriana Van Praag, New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2026
Semprevivo then elicited testimony that the custodial offices were in the basement not far from the facilities the Hawks used, so maintenance people would have had opportunity to witness wrongdoing, had there been any, at other times of day.
—Luke Cyphers, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elicited
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Though her 2026 Olympic Winter Games opening ceremony look featured unique twists for the occasion, Carey’s ensemble still evoked the design details that are quintessential to her style.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Los Angeles Dodgers evoked vitriol, for instance, after signing Kyle Tucker to a lucrative contract.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2026
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The final week of the summer season, Louisville Ballet returns for a 10th season to present an original dancepiece from choreographer Roger Creel, inspired by Shakespeare.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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Alyssa Firkus, Director of Education for the Lake County Forest Preserves, said the exhibit on pollinators was inspired when one of their exhibit designers learned about The Bee Collective of Columbus, Ohio, which creates art related to bees, in addition to educating on pollinators.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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