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
The lodge evokes the spirit of yesteryear while offering all-inclusive dude ranch vacations that include horseback riding, water sports, and homemade meals.
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Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
The twang of country music may be the sound that most evokes the feeling that the spring season has finally arrived.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
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, 4 Apr. 2026
After reaching orbit, Orion deployed its four solar arrays–angled away from the spacecraft in a way that evokes an X-Wing from Star Wars–while flight controllers worked through a brief communications glitch.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Clocking in at 8,500 square feet, this Tuscan-style villa evokes an old-world winery with soaring ceilings, limestone from a French chateau, as well as amenities like a soaking tub and billiards room.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
Zara Home does a clever take on Japanese design here, with a makeup organizer that evokes a dark cypress tea cabinet (here, made of acacia wood).
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Any move toward defense manufacturing, therefore, inevitably evokes historical comparisons, particularly when linked to Israel’s modern missile-defense system.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
As Adam reenters the dating world, his sister encourages him to view it as a fresh start, and scenic designer Milo Bue visually evokes the idea of a blank slate by employing off-whites and greys for Adam’s studio apartment in New York City.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
The twang of country music may be the sound that most evokes the feeling that the spring season has finally arrived.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
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, 4 Apr. 2026
After reaching orbit, Orion deployed its four solar arrays–angled away from the spacecraft in a way that evokes an X-Wing from Star Wars–while flight controllers worked through a brief communications glitch.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Clocking in at 8,500 square feet, this Tuscan-style villa evokes an old-world winery with soaring ceilings, limestone from a French chateau, as well as amenities like a soaking tub and billiards room.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
Zara Home does a clever take on Japanese design here, with a makeup organizer that evokes a dark cypress tea cabinet (here, made of acacia wood).
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Any move toward defense manufacturing, therefore, inevitably evokes historical comparisons, particularly when linked to Israel’s modern missile-defense system.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
As Adam reenters the dating world, his sister encourages him to view it as a fresh start, and scenic designer Milo Bue visually evokes the idea of a blank slate by employing off-whites and greys for Adam’s studio apartment in New York City.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evokes
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Having Martinez back at Citi Field this week elicits memories of that season, manager Carlos Mendoza said.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Alice - Meaning noble, Alice also elicits feelings of magic and whimsy thanks—in part—to Alice In Wonderland.—
Holly Garcia,
Parents,
6 Apr. 2026
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Perreault’s emergence inspires hope that the Rangers have at least one young forward to build their top six around.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Evokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evokes. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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