evoked

past tense of evoke

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of evoked The show’s winners got to use their real filmmaking chops to recreate a fake one, including Adam Newport-Berra, whose cinematography evoked the beauty the show’s comic characters were trying to capture. CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025 The marathon meeting evoked memories of a past era of contentious county budgets in the wake of the 2008 housing crash, when collapsed real estate values caused a severe revenue crunch for Miami-Dade. Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025 Huntington Beach evoked the ruling Friday to question the constitutionality of the Freedom to Read Act — an argument the judge dismissed. Claire Wang, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025 In Christian lore, the sycamore also symbolizes repentance, humility, and forgiveness of one’s sins, evoked by the story of the tax collector Zacchaeus, who climbed one to see Jesus. Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025 Between her huge mane of hair and his white cowboy hat, Gaga and Mars playfully evoked '70s country music duos. EW.com, 31 Aug. 2025 The ideas evoked my wife, in the same loose way that a shadow could evoke a person. Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025 His hands weren’t quite as fleeting, but his demeanor and flashy ab-baring attire evoked a young Elton John banging out a melody. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025 Multiple sheer panels were designed throughout the gown, which evoked sensual energy. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evoked
Verb
  • Navratilova’s presence in the 2004 French Open elicited a similar reaction to the naysayers after the 18-time major champion returned from a decade away in the format.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • The survey interviews elicited a range of responses, some of which were highly skeptical.
    John Cassidy, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Keep scrolling to shop more puff-sleeve styles inspired by Reese Witherspoon, Kate Middleton, and more celebrities now.
    Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The print, which looks like it could be inspired by a fall scene on the East Coast, adds visual interest, depth, and warmth to your space.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025

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“Evoked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evoked. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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