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
As Adam reenters the dating world, his sister encourages him to view it as a fresh start, and scenic designer Milo Bue visually evokes the idea of a blank slate by employing off-whites and greys for Adam’s studio apartment in New York City.
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Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The vast multi-room establishment—set within a five-story atrium in the center of the hotel—evokes cozy romance at every turn, swathed in marble busts, vibrant floral arrangements, and intricate wall carvings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Consider how the bond between Grace and Rocky evokes Luke Skywalker and R2-D2, or Poe Dameron and BB-8, or Cassian Andor and B2EMO.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
The five-piece sets liberatory mantras to music that evokes a carnival of the soul, propelled by freeform drums that clamor forth as if to outpace our grim times.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Mar. 2026
So the smell of fresh fruit evokes memories of my mom picking lemons and grapefruit and bringing them into the kitchen.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Your most recent collection evokes a lot of that ‘90s grunge.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
It’s designed to be a piece of art in your home, with an elegant design that evokes gentle waves and blends harmoniously into your space.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
The song evokes the chaos, tragedy, and soul of the Stewart clan like nothing else, the performance an unholy hybrid of rock, country, bluegrass, blues, and even psychedelia.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The vast multi-room establishment—set within a five-story atrium in the center of the hotel—evokes cozy romance at every turn, swathed in marble busts, vibrant floral arrangements, and intricate wall carvings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Consider how the bond between Grace and Rocky evokes Luke Skywalker and R2-D2, or Poe Dameron and BB-8, or Cassian Andor and B2EMO.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
The five-piece sets liberatory mantras to music that evokes a carnival of the soul, propelled by freeform drums that clamor forth as if to outpace our grim times.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Mar. 2026
So the smell of fresh fruit evokes memories of my mom picking lemons and grapefruit and bringing them into the kitchen.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Your most recent collection evokes a lot of that ‘90s grunge.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
It’s designed to be a piece of art in your home, with an elegant design that evokes gentle waves and blends harmoniously into your space.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
The song evokes the chaos, tragedy, and soul of the Stewart clan like nothing else, the performance an unholy hybrid of rock, country, bluegrass, blues, and even psychedelia.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evokes
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The, um, spin on one death elicits a smile, mostly because of Weaving’s disgusted takes.—
Michael Ordoña,
San Francisco Chronicle,
18 Mar. 2026
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Viewers consume news that elicits strong feelings that people will keep coming back for.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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Office storage rarely inspires much emotion, but Audo Copenhagen’s Crescent system gets close.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Evokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evokes. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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