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
This moment in particular elicited multiple laughs from the audience at an early fan screening in December.
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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
Not one of the properties elicited a single bid.
—CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
DeSantis’ touting of the Hope Florida program elicited a familiar response from House Speaker Daniel Perez.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
Not one of the properties elicited a single bid.
—Aaron Mondry, Freep.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The viral post, first published Friday, has elicited strong denials from major delivery apps that have been the subjects of past scrutiny for exploitive worker policies.
—Lauren Wilson, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
That statement elicited a shocked, jaw-dropping reaction from Nojus.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
This in turn elicited angry pushback from Heritage staffers, donors, and partners, including the Zionist Organization of America, which threatened to cut ties—a further indication of how deeply the Republican consensus over foreign policy has fractured.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
With searing honesty, Keaton describes the rituals and emotions elicited by her eating disorder with egoless bravery.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 26 Dec. 2025
Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
Not one of the properties elicited a single bid.
—CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
DeSantis’ touting of the Hope Florida program elicited a familiar response from House Speaker Daniel Perez.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
Not one of the properties elicited a single bid.
—Aaron Mondry, Freep.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The viral post, first published Friday, has elicited strong denials from major delivery apps that have been the subjects of past scrutiny for exploitive worker policies.
—Lauren Wilson, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
That statement elicited a shocked, jaw-dropping reaction from Nojus.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
This in turn elicited angry pushback from Heritage staffers, donors, and partners, including the Zionist Organization of America, which threatened to cut ties—a further indication of how deeply the Republican consensus over foreign policy has fractured.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
With searing honesty, Keaton describes the rituals and emotions elicited by her eating disorder with egoless bravery.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 26 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elicited
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The martial law declaration, which triggered swift parliamentary opposition and political turmoil, evoked traumatic memories of South Korea’s military dictatorship era.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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The operation led to the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by a federal immigration agent last week and evoked outrage and protests across the country.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
12 Jan. 2026
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Then keep scrolling to shop more picks inspired by celebrities.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Anderon’s longtime collaborator John Nollet swept her icy-blonde hair into a chic chignon with a deep side part, inspired by a modern take on a bouffant style.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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