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 horses evoked memories of delivery of beer by wagon.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Each of those three consecutive wins in the Champions League has featured a McKennie goal and evoked the transformation Spalletti oversaw with Simone Perrotta in his first spell at Roma.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Now in full force, filling the choral terrace, the Dallas Symphony Chorus sang stirringly, although, as Walton intended, a smaller contingent of the singers evoked the praise of prophets, apostles and martyrs.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
The image has evoked memories of the February 2021 winter storm, when Cruz was criticized for going to Cancún as deadly, bitter cold swept the state.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
The incident evoked memories of last October when Border Patrol agents launched an operation in the Bay Area that led to a protest at the entrance to Coast Guard Island.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Though the entire look evoked a jellyfish, small white butterflies could also be glimpsed on the athlete’s apparel and accessories — a reference to Osaka’s 2021 Australian Open tennis match when the athlete moved a butterfly that landed on her face off the court.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Beneath Antarctica, river channels stretched hundreds of miles, and some regions even evoked alpine landscapes, Live Science reported.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 Jan. 2026
For all the desire to play down the symbolism, the occasion of Rushdie’s film debut has evoked something more…reflective.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 Jan. 2026
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Each of those three consecutive wins in the Champions League has featured a McKennie goal and evoked the transformation Spalletti oversaw with Simone Perrotta in his first spell at Roma.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Now in full force, filling the choral terrace, the Dallas Symphony Chorus sang stirringly, although, as Walton intended, a smaller contingent of the singers evoked the praise of prophets, apostles and martyrs.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
The image has evoked memories of the February 2021 winter storm, when Cruz was criticized for going to Cancún as deadly, bitter cold swept the state.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
The incident evoked memories of last October when Border Patrol agents launched an operation in the Bay Area that led to a protest at the entrance to Coast Guard Island.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Though the entire look evoked a jellyfish, small white butterflies could also be glimpsed on the athlete’s apparel and accessories — a reference to Osaka’s 2021 Australian Open tennis match when the athlete moved a butterfly that landed on her face off the court.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Beneath Antarctica, river channels stretched hundreds of miles, and some regions even evoked alpine landscapes, Live Science reported.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 Jan. 2026
For all the desire to play down the symbolism, the occasion of Rushdie’s film debut has evoked something more…reflective.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evoked
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There were a couple of unexpected wipeouts, including one by David Pastrnak, that elicited laughs from teammates.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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Mahan has already elicited early support among wealthy venture capitalists and tech industry leaders, who would be able to bankroll a formidable campaign.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Not to be outdone by a property clearly inspired by George Lucas' space opera, LucasArts launched its own ambitious (and wildly successful) series of space sims.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The designer painted the serpent mural that gave the residence its name, and the artwork directly inspired the necklace included in this package.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Evoked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evoked. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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