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
Still, shooting brake is more fun to say and more evocative, which is perhaps what the marque is going for.
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
Undercurrents evocative of family separation immigration policies and an epidemic of missing kids are acknowledged, but only briefly.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
For anyone keen to raise their step count, this is a quiet but evocative way to explore the agricultural and cultural landscape that has shaped this part of South Tyrol for centuries.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
The sunshine-yellow tone was wholly evocative of the summertime season.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 July 2025
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
Undercurrents evocative of family separation immigration policies and an epidemic of missing kids are acknowledged, but only briefly.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
For anyone keen to raise their step count, this is a quiet but evocative way to explore the agricultural and cultural landscape that has shaped this part of South Tyrol for centuries.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
The sunshine-yellow tone was wholly evocative of the summertime season.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for evocative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evocative
reminiscent
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The department has turned to memes and other images that are reminiscent of wartime propaganda in its attempt to boost ICE recruitment.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Christian's farm stay was reminiscent of another royal's similar trip, as Prince Harry worked on a farm in Australia after graduating from Eton in 2003 and before starting Sandhurst. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage?—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Evocative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evocative. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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