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
Lasting under eight minutes, the sketch evokes German uniform worship and the accompanying demand for humiliation as powerfully as the stern psychosocial analysis of the day did.
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David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Rather, Metropolitan evokes the youthful experience of being home, avoiding family, and clinging to friends during the holiday break, when responsibility remains over the horizon and your whole life is still ahead of you.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Nov. 2025
For Hawley, the dress evokes the ephemeral, ethereal nature of Elizabeth.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
The cop show evokes such classics in the genre as Hill Street Blues and NYPD Blue, said HBO Max Head of Originals Sarah Aubrey.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Just as the interior of Santuário São João Bosco appears out of this world, the Catedral Metropolitana evokes an extraterrestrial awe.
—Greyson Ferguson, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Guests may choose a water treatment in a pool that evokes the area’s limestone cenotes (underground wells) or try a purification by a local healer in a temazcal (a traditional heated lodge), among many other journeys for mind and body well-being.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
The aesthetic is defined by deep red and forest green tartans, warm lighting, elevated accents, and sophisticated dinnerware that evokes classic holiday charm with a polished Americana flair.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
The ground floor, with herringbone parquet floors and decorative moldings, evokes the elegance of a Haussmann-style Parisian apartment.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Rather, Metropolitan evokes the youthful experience of being home, avoiding family, and clinging to friends during the holiday break, when responsibility remains over the horizon and your whole life is still ahead of you.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Nov. 2025
For Hawley, the dress evokes the ephemeral, ethereal nature of Elizabeth.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
The cop show evokes such classics in the genre as Hill Street Blues and NYPD Blue, said HBO Max Head of Originals Sarah Aubrey.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Just as the interior of Santuário São João Bosco appears out of this world, the Catedral Metropolitana evokes an extraterrestrial awe.
—Greyson Ferguson, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Guests may choose a water treatment in a pool that evokes the area’s limestone cenotes (underground wells) or try a purification by a local healer in a temazcal (a traditional heated lodge), among many other journeys for mind and body well-being.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
The aesthetic is defined by deep red and forest green tartans, warm lighting, elevated accents, and sophisticated dinnerware that evokes classic holiday charm with a polished Americana flair.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
The ground floor, with herringbone parquet floors and decorative moldings, evokes the elegance of a Haussmann-style Parisian apartment.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evokes
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The encounter that elicits sheer agency in Hamida is her final one, with Lajo, Ram Chand’s sister.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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But the piece de resistance is a small button on the face of the guitar that, when pressed, activates a chip on a soundboard that elicits the distinctive roar of Godzilla.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And then that usually inspires another melody and other parts of the song.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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What, these days, inspires you to hit the gym or work hard or pursue success in other ways?—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Evokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evokes. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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