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
If so, maybe your rising sign evokes The Ghostly Trio's vibe, giving you a radical spirit?
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Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
The Duffers push in quickly and dramatically on a tight shot of her face, in a style that evokes horror movie scream queens.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
Firewood and Spice Candle Firewood and Spice evokes scents of a fall bonfire with a twist thanks to its notes of oakwood and balsam that pair with chestnut, pumpkin, allspice, and cassia.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Sackville’s prize-winning debut evokes both locations and time settings beautifully.
—The Know, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
The drums are gentle and stirring; the arrangement evokes a pulsing lullaby.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2025
There are also occasional flashes of Sharon Van Etten’s early 2010s albums, and producer Adam Schatz (of Landlady, who has also worked with Japanese Breakfast and Neko Case) has created a perfect setting for the songs that evokes the ’70s influences without being overly reverential.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
The controversy evokes painful memories for many Detroit residents of the military response during the 1967 racial uprising.
—Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Let’s begin with Kiki Barth, who looks absolutely resplendent in a turquoise gown that evokes Old Hollywood glamour in a way that every Project Runway contestant has tried to channel and ultimately failed.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
The Duffers push in quickly and dramatically on a tight shot of her face, in a style that evokes horror movie scream queens.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
Firewood and Spice Candle Firewood and Spice evokes scents of a fall bonfire with a twist thanks to its notes of oakwood and balsam that pair with chestnut, pumpkin, allspice, and cassia.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Sackville’s prize-winning debut evokes both locations and time settings beautifully.
—The Know, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
The drums are gentle and stirring; the arrangement evokes a pulsing lullaby.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2025
There are also occasional flashes of Sharon Van Etten’s early 2010s albums, and producer Adam Schatz (of Landlady, who has also worked with Japanese Breakfast and Neko Case) has created a perfect setting for the songs that evokes the ’70s influences without being overly reverential.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
The controversy evokes painful memories for many Detroit residents of the military response during the 1967 racial uprising.
—Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Let’s begin with Kiki Barth, who looks absolutely resplendent in a turquoise gown that evokes Old Hollywood glamour in a way that every Project Runway contestant has tried to channel and ultimately failed.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evokes
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The mere mention of Zohran Mamdani elicits big applause from the crowd.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
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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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One look at the SRG landing page inspires an instant torrent of ideas on how to style each piece.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Your voice just might be the one that inspires the room and leaves a lasting impression.—
Nathan Green,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Evokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evokes. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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