evoked

past tense of evoke

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of evoked The name of the magazine was the brainchild of Eunice, who was inspired by the strong, solid, African wood that evoked the heritage of the magazine’s audience. — Aaron Wright, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026 Dark memories The announcement of support for Saudi Arabia has evoked dark memories of Egypt’s involvement in the civil war in Yemen in the 1960s, pitting royalist supporters of the Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen against the Yemen Arab Republic. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026 And just last weekend, during the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Gala, Kardashian once again paid tribute to Taylor by wearing a 1951 Balenciaga archive design that evoked Taylor's silhouette and unmistakable style. — Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026 Cher’s iconic yellow plaid outfit evoked Kim’s Catholic school girl uniform as imagined by Donatella Versace. — Jonathan Van Meter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026 Experimental Volumes Designers put the emphasis on dimensional texture by layering up multiple fabrications that evoked new experimental volumes. — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 Those first computers, developed during the Second World War, evoked the basement warehouses of a chandelier wholesaler. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 Having been to see F1 up close as part of her research, Wallace says the sport evoked a familiar sensation. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026 The spelunking bass lines recalled Joy Division and New Order, the jagged guitars evoked the Fall. — Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evoked
Verb
  • The markets also overrated Netanyahu’s challenger in Israel, where the race is still too close to call — and where a series of suspicious bets elicited an investigation by Polymarket.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The testimony was elicited by defense lawyers looking to bolster their argument that the prosecution was politically motivated.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The home’s pointed arches, organic geometries, and natural materials were inspired by the earth and the sea.
    — Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Her videos showing off her collection of unusual footwear — ranging from ’90s-era Vivienne Westwood animal paw boots to Marni loafers with hoop piercings — inspired others to do the same or find some freaky shoes of their own.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026

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“Evoked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evoked. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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