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
With a few simple directions from Lightfoot, the tape started rolling, band members began playing, and out came a haunting, unrelenting sound that evoked the sensation of a roiling sea, complete with an opening drum fill that struck like a thunderclap.
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Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The death of former Vice President Dick Cheney earlier this week has evoked divisive reflections across the United States toward one of Washington's most influential figures of the century.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Both evoked the refined and ultra-feminine glamour of hair trends from the 1920s to the 1960s.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
What once evoked bingo afternoons and hard candies has now become an object of desire for those who want that classic, quiet-luxury vibe.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
The emotions evoked by the dream can be very telling.
—Stacey Colino, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Wilson's stage presence evoked Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert, solidifying her superstar status.
—Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Later, European romantics would use the word sublime to describe the sensation evoked by confrontation with the grandeur and terror of nature, its existential enormity.
—Greg Grandin
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
The American president has once again evoked the idea of annexing us.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The death of former Vice President Dick Cheney earlier this week has evoked divisive reflections across the United States toward one of Washington's most influential figures of the century.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Both evoked the refined and ultra-feminine glamour of hair trends from the 1920s to the 1960s.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
What once evoked bingo afternoons and hard candies has now become an object of desire for those who want that classic, quiet-luxury vibe.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
The emotions evoked by the dream can be very telling.
—Stacey Colino, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Wilson's stage presence evoked Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert, solidifying her superstar status.
—Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Later, European romantics would use the word sublime to describe the sensation evoked by confrontation with the grandeur and terror of nature, its existential enormity.
—Greg Grandin
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
The American president has once again evoked the idea of annexing us.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evoked
Verb
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To the uninitiated, this mysterious sequence of events may have elicited some mild curiosity.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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The viral photos and videos of the destruction have elicited strong emotions for many Americans.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The sneaker, which quickly became a streetwear standout this year, fuses performance-ready materials with visual design inspired by aquatic life.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
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Giammetti said the vitality and beauty of these women inspired him and Garavani immensely.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Evoked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evoked. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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