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
Judge is a blockbuster batter, the kind who builds folklore, evokes spirits and looms over eras.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
More than the Martini or the Manhattan, the Martinez evokes that Gilded Age, an echo of a long past era reflected in the quantity of vermouth and the unusual character of maraschino.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
The mission behind Alebrije, according to Victoria, is to offer a corner of Mexico in Nashville, where good, affordable food evokes nostalgia and warmth, especially for older generations who long for the flavors of their childhood and the comfort of their grandmother’s kitchen.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
Explore Lucerne’s Old Town From Zürich’s central station, a 50-minute train ride arrives in Lucerne, where the medieval town center evokes a fairy-tale village, kept safe behind its imposing Musegg Wall, and watched over by the towering Alps.
—AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
But the historic Bar Harbor Inn, built in the late 1800s, evokes the same spirit as those grand lodges.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Her pick is Pale Oak, a versatile neutral with warm gray undertones that evokes a cozy yet luxurious feel.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
Each room has its own personality—one evokes a 1950s New York flat, and another a Parisian atelier.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
But nothing evokes the spirit of game day quite like a tailgate spread.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
More than the Martini or the Manhattan, the Martinez evokes that Gilded Age, an echo of a long past era reflected in the quantity of vermouth and the unusual character of maraschino.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
The mission behind Alebrije, according to Victoria, is to offer a corner of Mexico in Nashville, where good, affordable food evokes nostalgia and warmth, especially for older generations who long for the flavors of their childhood and the comfort of their grandmother’s kitchen.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
Explore Lucerne’s Old Town From Zürich’s central station, a 50-minute train ride arrives in Lucerne, where the medieval town center evokes a fairy-tale village, kept safe behind its imposing Musegg Wall, and watched over by the towering Alps.
—AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
But the historic Bar Harbor Inn, built in the late 1800s, evokes the same spirit as those grand lodges.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Her pick is Pale Oak, a versatile neutral with warm gray undertones that evokes a cozy yet luxurious feel.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
Each room has its own personality—one evokes a 1950s New York flat, and another a Parisian atelier.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
But nothing evokes the spirit of game day quite like a tailgate spread.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evokes
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But what drives this show and elicits more than a few tears is the relationship between Demeter (Mamie Parris) and Persephone (Analise Scarpaci).—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Sep. 2025
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However, research shows that deep belly breathing stimulates the vagus nerve, which elicits the body’s relaxation response.—
Juli Fraga,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What inspires you to make music these days?—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
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Take a trip back in time and see how Ali still inspires Louisville 50 years later.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Evokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evokes. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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