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 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.
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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
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
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Her retirement last summer elicited tributes throughout the sport, none bigger than Sunday’s jersey retirement at Snapdragon Stadium.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
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But Mayza was solid and so was Max Lazar, recalled from Triple A, who walked one but elicited a double play on Wednesday.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Keep scrolling to shop more puff-sleeve styles inspired by Reese Witherspoon, Kate Middleton, and more celebrities now.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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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 15 Sep. 2025.
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