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
As for glam, Seyfried’s hair evoked a wild naturalism, with a bevy of flowing curls and plenty of volume.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
Gomez's Old Hollywood-esque hairdo evoked retro movie stars like Marilyn Monroe and Dorothy Dandridge.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
During one visit, a smattering of green peppercorns in the burger‘s condiments evoked a playful take on steak au poivre.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Crockett also evoked the name of Ann Richards, the last Democrat to serve as Texas governor.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
For our cover image, the artist Stephan Dybus evoked both the marvels of AI and a looming threat for which the American economy, and democracy, may not be prepared.
—The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
Vitello tried to pretend the fans weren’t there, but the gesture evoked some tears.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
The protagonist, Frannie’s, story begins in a plantation in Jamaica, the brutality of which is chillingly evoked, but by moving much of the novel’s action to London, Sara Collins helps show just how tightly interwoven Black Caribbean history is with the history of the UK.
—Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
At Anthropic, these ads evoked a mixture of disgust, sorrow, and resignation.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
Gomez's Old Hollywood-esque hairdo evoked retro movie stars like Marilyn Monroe and Dorothy Dandridge.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
During one visit, a smattering of green peppercorns in the burger‘s condiments evoked a playful take on steak au poivre.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Crockett also evoked the name of Ann Richards, the last Democrat to serve as Texas governor.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
For our cover image, the artist Stephan Dybus evoked both the marvels of AI and a looming threat for which the American economy, and democracy, may not be prepared.
—The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
Vitello tried to pretend the fans weren’t there, but the gesture evoked some tears.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
The protagonist, Frannie’s, story begins in a plantation in Jamaica, the brutality of which is chillingly evoked, but by moving much of the novel’s action to London, Sara Collins helps show just how tightly interwoven Black Caribbean history is with the history of the UK.
—Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
At Anthropic, these ads evoked a mixture of disgust, sorrow, and resignation.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evoked
Verb
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What book has elicited the most intense emotional reaction from you?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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Also in 2022, Russell Wilson cost the Denver Broncos two firsts, two seconds and a player; Sam Darnold’s transfer from the Jets to the Panthers elicited three picks (second, fourth and sixth rounders); and, Baker Mayfield fetched a fourth-round, conditional pick for Cleveland’s deal with Carolina.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Plume continues as a lunch and dinner spot throughout the day, and pours cocktails inspired by Taiwan’s indigenous birds after dark (the Regulus Goodfellow with local craft gin, pine needle tea, and maple syrup is a knockout).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The natural surroundings inspired the design of the resort’s 55 one- and two-bedroom suites, some of which have ocean views.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Evoked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evoked. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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