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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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.
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Fischl’s Ashe is going for a similarly evocative, emotional timelessness.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 30 Aug. 2025
Written in the flush of a new friendship with co-producer, engineer, and musician Sam Weber, the album unspools a suite of folk miniatures riven with discursive melodies as evocative as the cultural ephemera dotted through the lyrics.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 Aug. 2025
My evocative image for this show is banned books and books missing from bookshelves.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Fischl’s Ashe is going for a similarly evocative, emotional timelessness.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 30 Aug. 2025
Written in the flush of a new friendship with co-producer, engineer, and musician Sam Weber, the album unspools a suite of folk miniatures riven with discursive melodies as evocative as the cultural ephemera dotted through the lyrics.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 Aug. 2025
My evocative image for this show is banned books and books missing from bookshelves.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evocative
reminiscent
Adjective
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The series portrays both the old and new ways of breaking into the industry, as evidenced when the band — who are managed by their own teen friends — are approached by a record label after releasing a colorful (and viral) video reminiscent of OK GO’s breakout 20 years ago.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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That figured to only get amplified with the buzzing crowd for just the second NFL game here and a scene with a vibe reminiscent of crowds at an Olympic event.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Evocative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evocative. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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