Definition of evocativenext
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 The full moon in Aries unites with defiant Uranus retrograde in Gemini, dreamy Neptune retrograde in Aries, and evocative Pluto retrograde in Aquarius. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026 Affleck has a feel for composition, and the evocative imagery at times hints at something the narrative fails to. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026 That’s a pretty evocative setting for a film, with the perpetual drone and roar of fighter jets overhead and an air of constricting menace pervading what should otherwise be placidly idle summer hours. — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026 Both high seas adventures are documented in The Row through amazing footage and evocative animation. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for evocative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evocative
reminiscent
Adjective
  • His style, reminiscent of Nick Cave, is incantatory, and the result is that the not-especially-melodic songs tend to bleed into each other with a sameness that ultimately proves monotonous.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
  • These are reminiscent of wide-leg trousers, with contrasting top stitching down the fronts of the legs, a thick cuff, and cool metal hardware along the waist.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Evocative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evocative. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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