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
Labyrinth’s themes, characters, and evocative visual artistry remain a steadfast inspiration for artists of all mediums.
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Logan Karlie
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
Despite its lack of recognition at the Oscars, the biographical drama dazzles with its evocative cinematography, detailed costumes and a soundtrack devoid of Elvis' hits.
—Charlotte Walsh, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
More often the images are evocative and visually stunning, shot by Rui Poças, the cinematographer who often works with Miguel Gomes, including on the recent, visually arresting Grand Tour.
—Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
This photo and the one below appear among ‘The North Revisited’, a year-long documentary project which builds on the work of photographer John Bulmer, whose evocative images of the north of England became a cornerstone of British documentary photography.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Logan Karlie
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
Despite its lack of recognition at the Oscars, the biographical drama dazzles with its evocative cinematography, detailed costumes and a soundtrack devoid of Elvis' hits.
—Charlotte Walsh, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
More often the images are evocative and visually stunning, shot by Rui Poças, the cinematographer who often works with Miguel Gomes, including on the recent, visually arresting Grand Tour.
—Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
This photo and the one below appear among ‘The North Revisited’, a year-long documentary project which builds on the work of photographer John Bulmer, whose evocative images of the north of England became a cornerstone of British documentary photography.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evocative
reminiscent
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Between dives at Prime Scuba Ishigaki, you’ll be served hot mushroom curry rice, beef bowls reminiscent of Yoshinoya, and steaming soup—proof that even on the water, Ishigaki takes its food seriously.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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To finish off the look, Johnson wore a bombshell-esque updo reminiscent of the Pamela (but accommodating her signature blunt bangs), an uncharacteristic smoky eye, and a nude lip.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
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