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 singers seemed so coolly detached yet their words and melodies were utterly compelling and evoked so much longing.
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Liza Lentini, SPIN, 8 May 2026
His drawings of this period, composed of fine, tangled lines, evoked a similar tone.
—News Desk, Artforum, 1 May 2026
Inside, trees and greenery evoked English gardens while the tables were decorated with spring blooms of lilac, butterfly ranunculus, phlox, and lily of the valley.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
But for the residents and business-owners, the possibility of another set of G train outage evoked frustration after two years of service suspensions while crews worked to upgrade the signaling system on the Crosstown Line.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
This isn’t quite the way Earnhardt would have done it, even if the victory lap evoked an iconic image of him leaning out of his cockpit to clean his windshield as the late seven-time champion drove under caution in a 1986 race.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
And a Cherry Blossom Sour with bourbon, sake and cherry herring liqueur evoked a classic Stone Fence cocktail, but one built with the faraway stones of the East.
—Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Apr. 2026
The former sent out an oversized black and white polka dot skirt—a wink to the retro print—styled with a textured top and gladiator sandals, while Dries Van Noten’s red and white abstract set evoked Mediterranean nonchalance.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
Grandeur is perhaps the best word for the feeling evoked by the interiors of Tim Hawkins, a designer based in Laguna Beach.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 19 Apr. 2026
Liza Lentini, SPIN, 8 May 2026
His drawings of this period, composed of fine, tangled lines, evoked a similar tone.
—News Desk, Artforum, 1 May 2026
Inside, trees and greenery evoked English gardens while the tables were decorated with spring blooms of lilac, butterfly ranunculus, phlox, and lily of the valley.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
But for the residents and business-owners, the possibility of another set of G train outage evoked frustration after two years of service suspensions while crews worked to upgrade the signaling system on the Crosstown Line.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
This isn’t quite the way Earnhardt would have done it, even if the victory lap evoked an iconic image of him leaning out of his cockpit to clean his windshield as the late seven-time champion drove under caution in a 1986 race.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
And a Cherry Blossom Sour with bourbon, sake and cherry herring liqueur evoked a classic Stone Fence cocktail, but one built with the faraway stones of the East.
—Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Apr. 2026
The former sent out an oversized black and white polka dot skirt—a wink to the retro print—styled with a textured top and gladiator sandals, while Dries Van Noten’s red and white abstract set evoked Mediterranean nonchalance.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
Grandeur is perhaps the best word for the feeling evoked by the interiors of Tim Hawkins, a designer based in Laguna Beach.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evoked
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According to Briggs, after an officer took off his shirt in a faux striptease during a dance-off for a raffle prize, Kennedy put dollar bills in the officer’s pockets then took a bow — which Briggs said elicited cheers.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Bonta said the financial penalties are the largest the California Consumer Privacy Act has elicited since the law was put into place in 2018.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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If Jennifer Lawrence inspired you to get your own Mary Jane sneakers, head to Salomon to score her exact pair.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Omaha's dad, David Lamm, says he was inspired by a documentary to rescue a Golden Retriever mix.—
Rina Nakano,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Evoked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evoked. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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