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
With an evocative soundtrack in the background, the video superimposes a message, available in several languages, urging donations to Leo via the Peter’s Pence collection.
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Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
Why do old photos feel more evocative than anything taken in today’s smartphone-and-photostream era?
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 June 2025
The images are so evocative and nostalgic, a plan was devised to put a selection of Dogma photos on exhibit and for sale at the famed Morrison Hotel Gallery’s high-profile outposts, in New York City’s SoHo and in Los Angeles within West Hollywood’s Sunset Marquis Hotel.
—Scott Huver, People.com, 27 June 2025
The Residences at West Oaks is evocative of the visionary R21 Lofts, a limited collection of 48 modern townhomes in midtown Sacramento, near the Ice Blocks, which are scheduled to open in the fall.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2025
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Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
Why do old photos feel more evocative than anything taken in today’s smartphone-and-photostream era?
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 June 2025
The images are so evocative and nostalgic, a plan was devised to put a selection of Dogma photos on exhibit and for sale at the famed Morrison Hotel Gallery’s high-profile outposts, in New York City’s SoHo and in Los Angeles within West Hollywood’s Sunset Marquis Hotel.
—Scott Huver, People.com, 27 June 2025
The Residences at West Oaks is evocative of the visionary R21 Lofts, a limited collection of 48 modern townhomes in midtown Sacramento, near the Ice Blocks, which are scheduled to open in the fall.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evocative
reminiscent
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Despite its title, however, SWAG is free of any sounds even vaguely reminiscent of the ringtone era.—
Jude Noel,
Pitchfork,
11 July 2025
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The scene was reminiscent of Carlos Alcaraz doing the same during his marathon tussle with Fabio Fognini on the hottest opening day ever at Wimbledon.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Evocative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evocative. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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