evoked

past tense of evoke

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of evoked For the event, Zendaya sported a red-and-blue archival Versace ensemble that evoked the classic colors of the franchise. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 Almost every other Superman movie has evoked Kryptonite at some point, typically during the climax when the hero needs to be at his lowest and weakest. James Grebey, Time, 26 June 2026 Speaking to supporters, however, Schlossberg evoked his grandfather's most famous speech before pumping his fist and exiting the stage. Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 24 June 2026 While there is nothing technically wrong with this translation, the chatbot’s version doesn’t capture the nuances of the tree metaphor and the way its dense, expansive branches can encompass the complexity and beauty of the emotions evoked by the night of the lovers’ union. Krupa Shandilya, The Conversation, 25 June 2026 This would have evoked annoying memories of the 0-0 draw against Morocco in 2022 and 1-1 draw with Russia in 2018 for Spain. Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 June 2026 While Witherspoon evoked a mature Elle Woods interpretation, Lexi Minetree’s custom Betsey Johnson dress was wholly princess-oriented. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 June 2026 Johannessen evoked concerns about keeping both residents and visitors protected during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 30 June 2026 The increasingly reassuring sensation evoked the compelling recent thoughts of Alejandro Oxenford, Argentina’s ambassador to the United States. Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evoked
Verb
  • But, in general, the subject elicited private reticence and public omertà.
    Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 3 July 2026
  • The video elicited a wide range of responses, but this post from in-state rival TCU garnered the most attention.
    Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Ahead, shop more Quince clothing inspired by Shields and Henchy.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • It’s inspired by flight, with soaring, winged architecture that echoes the spirit of travel.
    Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 4 July 2026

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“Evoked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evoked. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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