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
To start with, thin strips of bronze were stamped and milled to create a pattern that evokes the parallel grooves of a vinyl record.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
Over the past few years, the job market for new graduates has grown steadily worse, a hiring drought that evokes memories of the Great Recession.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Jennifer Aniston may not pay constant homage to her Friends character on purpose, but her layered blonde cut consistently evokes her iconic hair.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 27 May 2026
While the immortal jellyfish evokes our wonder and curiosity, the deep sea and its creatures can often stir a deep, primal fear in us.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The name Murdoch hardly evokes a progressive sensibility for many American news consumers.
—Scott Nover, Washington Post, 25 May 2026
Now, Erewhon evokes the image of smooth-skinned, health-conscious Angelenos with money to burn.
—Swan Huntley, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
Inside, the atmosphere evokes the 1930s, with a long wooden bar, Art Deco details, and an intimate stage once graced by Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong—plus a booth said to have been a favorite of Al Capone.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Set entirely in a swamp and heavy on inventive puppetry, this chunk evokes the kid-friendly Amblin adventure movies of the ’80s.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
Over the past few years, the job market for new graduates has grown steadily worse, a hiring drought that evokes memories of the Great Recession.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Jennifer Aniston may not pay constant homage to her Friends character on purpose, but her layered blonde cut consistently evokes her iconic hair.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 27 May 2026
While the immortal jellyfish evokes our wonder and curiosity, the deep sea and its creatures can often stir a deep, primal fear in us.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The name Murdoch hardly evokes a progressive sensibility for many American news consumers.
—Scott Nover, Washington Post, 25 May 2026
Now, Erewhon evokes the image of smooth-skinned, health-conscious Angelenos with money to burn.
—Swan Huntley, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
Inside, the atmosphere evokes the 1930s, with a long wooden bar, Art Deco details, and an intimate stage once graced by Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong—plus a booth said to have been a favorite of Al Capone.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Set entirely in a swamp and heavy on inventive puppetry, this chunk evokes the kid-friendly Amblin adventure movies of the ’80s.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evokes
Verb
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The word fiancé elicits at least three questions, usually with five follow-up questions.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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But for another group of Black women, the same question elicits feelings of insecurity and defensiveness.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
14 May 2026
Verb
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In that, Diesel x Tinder feels real and raw, skipping performative activism for something that informs and inspires.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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Naturally, this inspires a patio refresh, and Pottery Barn’s Outdoor Sale couldn’t have come at a better time.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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“Evokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evokes. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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