as in elicits
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 evokes
Standing 9 metres tall, Dunamis evokes transformation and upward motion, while Danse Gwenedour celebrates myth, movement, and cultural fluidity.
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The event also evokes the nostalgia of childhood cookouts, grounding the day in familial warmth.
—Essence, 6 Sep. 2025
At the other, more modern end of the spectrum, the beach club on Benetti’s Luminosity evokes an art gallery with sculptural lights and an ultra-reflective, stainless-steel swimming pool.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
The legend evokes strong superstitions among some, particularly commercial fisherman.
—Bjorn Dihle, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
The video, shot mostly in black and white, opens with Gaga posted on a wall beside dozens of creepy dolls, with the singer emerging with a seizure-like dance that evokes the image of a corpse reanimating.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The firm evokes the natural beauty and easy-going atmosphere of Southern California in its welcoming, modern homes, which are filled with conversation-starting details.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
The anger evokes town hall meetings, school board meetings, library meetings, any gathering where people are trying to figure out what is going on in the world right now, without any sufficient explanation.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The special effects work is outstanding as well, with a combination of matte paintings and location work that vividly evokes a rural New England without ever getting more than a few miles outside of Santa Monica.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2025
Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The event also evokes the nostalgia of childhood cookouts, grounding the day in familial warmth.
—Essence, 6 Sep. 2025
At the other, more modern end of the spectrum, the beach club on Benetti’s Luminosity evokes an art gallery with sculptural lights and an ultra-reflective, stainless-steel swimming pool.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
The legend evokes strong superstitions among some, particularly commercial fisherman.
—Bjorn Dihle, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
The video, shot mostly in black and white, opens with Gaga posted on a wall beside dozens of creepy dolls, with the singer emerging with a seizure-like dance that evokes the image of a corpse reanimating.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The firm evokes the natural beauty and easy-going atmosphere of Southern California in its welcoming, modern homes, which are filled with conversation-starting details.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
The anger evokes town hall meetings, school board meetings, library meetings, any gathering where people are trying to figure out what is going on in the world right now, without any sufficient explanation.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The special effects work is outstanding as well, with a combination of matte paintings and location work that vividly evokes a rural New England without ever getting more than a few miles outside of Santa Monica.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evokes
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Located at the intersection of Washington Street and Summer Street while servicing the Red and Orange Lines – Downtown Crossing elicits strong opinions from Bostonians.—
Isabelle Friedman,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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As listeners enjoy a cross section of very different Americas, Flagg elicits laughs with her humorous observations of the human condition and her wry delivery.—
AudioFile Magazine
August 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Aug. 2025
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Sherry hopes his video inspires men, balding or not, to embrace self-care and find ways to be the best version of themselves.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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What’s needed now is a return to fashion that inspires, built on products that reignite a sense of fantasy.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Evokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evokes. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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