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
Some of the game’s most evocative writing, blending cosmic horror with humanity’s loss of faith in itself, gets swallowed by that verbal density.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
Each year, more than 20 Bay Area artists create colorful and evocative designs for the 400-pound, 5-foot-tall heart sculptures that are eventually auctioned off with funds going to the Hospital Foundation.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2026
The streetcar route is right outside, giving you one of the most evocative commutes possible, right into the French Quarter.
—Paul Oswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
For late fall through spring blossoms, indoors or out, camellias are attractive, evocative plants that perhaps more folks might consider cultivating.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
Each year, more than 20 Bay Area artists create colorful and evocative designs for the 400-pound, 5-foot-tall heart sculptures that are eventually auctioned off with funds going to the Hospital Foundation.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2026
The streetcar route is right outside, giving you one of the most evocative commutes possible, right into the French Quarter.
—Paul Oswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
For late fall through spring blossoms, indoors or out, camellias are attractive, evocative plants that perhaps more folks might consider cultivating.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evocative
reminiscent
Adjective
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The bailout foul was reminiscent of Russell Westbrook’s at the buzzer of a double-overtime Denver loss last season.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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Just like the trains themselves, these glamorous culinary experiences are reminiscent of the golden era of travel, with gracious table-settings, intricate confections, and a leisurely, unhurried pace.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Evocative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evocative. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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