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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With a few simple directions from Lightfoot, the tape started rolling, band members began playing, and out came a haunting, unrelenting sound that evoked the sensation of a roiling sea, complete with an opening drum fill that struck like a thunderclap.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The death of former Vice President Dick Cheney earlier this week has evoked divisive reflections across the United States toward one of Washington's most influential figures of the century.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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The sneaker, which quickly became a streetwear standout this year, fuses performance-ready materials with visual design inspired by aquatic life.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
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Giammetti said the vitality and beauty of these women inspired him and Garavani immensely.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Elicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elicited. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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