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
Both evoked the refined and ultra-feminine glamour of hair trends from the 1920s to the 1960s.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
What once evoked bingo afternoons and hard candies has now become an object of desire for those who want that classic, quiet-luxury vibe.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
The emotions evoked by the dream can be very telling.
—Stacey Colino, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Wilson's stage presence evoked Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert, solidifying her superstar status.
—Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Later, European romantics would use the word sublime to describe the sensation evoked by confrontation with the grandeur and terror of nature, its existential enormity.
—Greg Grandin
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
On this rainy August night, there were plenty of American accents to be heard in the arena; concertgoers were given lanyards with light-up emblems in the shape of cameras, which evoked the album title while also making everyone look like a tourist.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
The pieces, arranged by color, evoked balls of a bygone era, with some sporting high collars and others incorporating gauzy drawings around the neck.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
The American president has once again evoked the idea of annexing us.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
What once evoked bingo afternoons and hard candies has now become an object of desire for those who want that classic, quiet-luxury vibe.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
The emotions evoked by the dream can be very telling.
—Stacey Colino, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Wilson's stage presence evoked Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert, solidifying her superstar status.
—Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Later, European romantics would use the word sublime to describe the sensation evoked by confrontation with the grandeur and terror of nature, its existential enormity.
—Greg Grandin
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
On this rainy August night, there were plenty of American accents to be heard in the arena; concertgoers were given lanyards with light-up emblems in the shape of cameras, which evoked the album title while also making everyone look like a tourist.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
The pieces, arranged by color, evoked balls of a bygone era, with some sporting high collars and others incorporating gauzy drawings around the neck.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
The American president has once again evoked the idea of annexing us.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evoked
Verb
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The viral photos and videos of the destruction have elicited strong emotions for many Americans.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Though the White House has gone through many renovations over the years, the ballroom project has elicited concerns from architectural societies.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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The study’s insights could help scientists model pollutant persistence and even engineer better cleanup materials inspired by these minerals.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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The overall body remains a little too chunky for our liking, but the front fascia and roofline have been modified to more closely resemble the vehicle that inspired this build.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Evoked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evoked. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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