evokes

present tense third-person singular of evoke

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Recent Examples of evokes Inside lies a carbon-fiber tender that evokes the mothership with a bespoke cork bumper. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 July 2026 While the eucalyptus gives off crisp, clean vibes, the mint evokes a fresh garden. Parents, 13 July 2026 Point of View Lake Resort Phelps, Wisconsin Nestled at the foot of the Northwoods’ North Twin Lake, POV evokes fond memories of childhood summer camp. Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026 Nikita Kadan’s charcoal Universal Ruins (Kyiv) & Universal Ruins (Gaza) (2024) hauntingly evokes the damage to these eponymous landscapes. Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 10 July 2026 The boho-chic interior with decorative straw accents, along with large-format art-style photographs on the walls, evokes a Joshua Tree vibe that’s perfect for digital nomads. Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026 If his first name inevitably evokes Arthurian legend, Fery’s march through the draw gave Britain reason to believe again. Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 The feeling immediately evokes the ease of summers of our youth when the days seemed to stretch out forever. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 The constellation evokes the shape of a great Bald Eagle, which was adopted as a national emblem of the United States in 1782. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evokes
Verb
  • That said, this is a piece that elicits a potent response from an audience, which certainly was the case at the Nederlander Theatre on Tuesday night.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026
  • At first the request elicits trademark Ramsayian profanity.
    James Horncastle, New York Times, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Organizers said the camp builds confidence and leadership and inspires the next generation of young women to pursue firefighting.
    Kellye Lynn, CBS News, 12 July 2026
  • Wallace inspires Scotland to fight for freedom despite overwhelming odds.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

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“Evokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evokes. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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