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
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.
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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
The filmmaker instead evokes his earlier work—namely Dogtooth and The Killing of a Sacred Deer—combining the mannered, hermetic bleakness of those tales with the befuddled existentialism of a Samuel Beckett play.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
The technology’s association with weapons and accidents evokes fear.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The planes will have a sleek, minimalist look; the whole design concept evokes the aesthetic of luxury around-the-world charters, like those operated by Four Seasons and Aman.
—AFAR Media, 27 Oct. 2025
Adolpho Veloso’s cinematography evokes the stillness and grace of Terrence Malick, while Bryce Dessner’s original score — featuring contributions from Nick Cave on the titular song — stitches together the film’s spiritual undercurrent.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Yet, like countless sights in Yosemite Valley, Vernal Fall also evokes the feeling of being in nature Disneyland.
—Gloria Liu, Outside Online, 22 Oct. 2025
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
The filmmaker instead evokes his earlier work—namely Dogtooth and The Killing of a Sacred Deer—combining the mannered, hermetic bleakness of those tales with the befuddled existentialism of a Samuel Beckett play.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
The technology’s association with weapons and accidents evokes fear.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The planes will have a sleek, minimalist look; the whole design concept evokes the aesthetic of luxury around-the-world charters, like those operated by Four Seasons and Aman.
—AFAR Media, 27 Oct. 2025
Adolpho Veloso’s cinematography evokes the stillness and grace of Terrence Malick, while Bryce Dessner’s original score — featuring contributions from Nick Cave on the titular song — stitches together the film’s spiritual undercurrent.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Yet, like countless sights in Yosemite Valley, Vernal Fall also evokes the feeling of being in nature Disneyland.
—Gloria Liu, Outside Online, 22 Oct. 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
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This reflection is what inspires the characters’ personal reflections, their detailing of the mythopoetic wonder of their proximity to the land, their intense solidarity with one another, and their fervent attachment to their individual and collective past.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Oct. 2025
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Beyond the shock factor, Crow hopes her video inspires others with old jetted tubs to check theirs, and encourages empathy for people maintaining older homes.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Evokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evokes. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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