as in elicited
to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved)
the old family photographs we found in the attic evoked a wealth of warm memories
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Recent Examples of evoked
The martial law declaration, which triggered swift parliamentary opposition and political turmoil, evoked traumatic memories of South Korea’s military dictatorship era.
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Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The operation led to the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by a federal immigration agent last week and evoked outrage and protests across the country.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2026
Narrated by Colm Feore and James Hyndman in the English and French versions of the movie, respectively, the 17-minute stop-motion short follows a poor young boy who discovers a girl whose tears, evoked by a sad home life, turn into pristine pearls.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
His revolution evoked the memory of Simón Bolívar, the great liberator of South America from Spanish colonialism.
—James Trapani, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
In Madrid, Urbano transformed the gallery into an immersive replica of the villa that evoked different aspects of this agon between patriarch and female dissident.
—Javier Montes, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Jackie offset the masculinity of her suit separates with a substantial bow affixed at the collar of her shirt, which not only offered a nice boost in femininity, but also evoked an arty-cool intellectual vibe that's so very now.
—Andrea Cheng, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
With exaggerated lines and a cushy fill that had an almost Pillsbury-esque texture (in the best way), the dumpling-like chair evoked both envy and admiration from our fellow Condé Nast staffers.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2025
Her Mayhem Ball evoked the performance art of Ziggy Stardust and the influence of Alice in Wonderland corralled inside a gothic opera house.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The operation led to the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by a federal immigration agent last week and evoked outrage and protests across the country.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2026
Narrated by Colm Feore and James Hyndman in the English and French versions of the movie, respectively, the 17-minute stop-motion short follows a poor young boy who discovers a girl whose tears, evoked by a sad home life, turn into pristine pearls.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
His revolution evoked the memory of Simón Bolívar, the great liberator of South America from Spanish colonialism.
—James Trapani, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
In Madrid, Urbano transformed the gallery into an immersive replica of the villa that evoked different aspects of this agon between patriarch and female dissident.
—Javier Montes, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Jackie offset the masculinity of her suit separates with a substantial bow affixed at the collar of her shirt, which not only offered a nice boost in femininity, but also evoked an arty-cool intellectual vibe that's so very now.
—Andrea Cheng, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
With exaggerated lines and a cushy fill that had an almost Pillsbury-esque texture (in the best way), the dumpling-like chair evoked both envy and admiration from our fellow Condé Nast staffers.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2025
Her Mayhem Ball evoked the performance art of Ziggy Stardust and the influence of Alice in Wonderland corralled inside a gothic opera house.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evoked
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This moment in particular elicited multiple laughs from the audience at an early fan screening in December.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Jan. 2026
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Not one of the properties elicited a single bid.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Then keep scrolling to shop more picks inspired by celebrities.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Anderon’s longtime collaborator John Nollet swept her icy-blonde hair into a chic chignon with a deep side part, inspired by a modern take on a bouffant style.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Evoked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evoked. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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