Thesaurus results for EVOCATIVE

evocative

adjective

i-ˈvä-kə-tiv

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 Set the scene Set on 25 acres atop a dramatic bluff overlooking the Caribbean Sea, the resort’s white exterior, punctuated by evocative arches, highlights the bright turquoise water below, creating a stunning setting. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026 The 30 other rides here will captivate you with the timeless thrills and evocative design of this storied park. —

Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026 Rock formations with evocative names—boxwork, calcite rafts, dogtooth spar, frostwork—add glorious texture to the underground maze. —

Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 May 2026 The Bee's Knees grounds you in a sense of place in a nostalgic, evocative way. —

Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for evocative

Recent Examples of Synonyms for evocative

reminiscent

Adjective

These wide-leg trousers are reminiscent of the ones the actress styled with pristine all-white pieces.

— Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Attacks on statutory rights are pushing these countries back to conditions reminiscent of the late nineteenth century, when poverty and slums were the norm for a working class with no social safety net.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 May 2026