Synonyms of evoking

evoking

verb

present participle of evoke

as in eliciting

to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved)

the old family photographs we found in the attic evoked a wealth of warm memories

Synonyms & Similar Words

• eliciting
• inspiring
• raising
• revealing
• educing
• pulling
• calling forth
• getting
• gaining
• extracting
• obtaining
• dragging
• extorting
• exposing
• procuring
• securing
• uncovering
• wringing
• discovering
• wresting
• disclosing
• dredging (up)
• evincing
• wangling
• divulging
• unveiling
• baring
• coaxing (out)
• unmasking
• uncloaking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missing
• ignoring
• disregarding
• forgetting
• neglecting
• overlooking
• passing over
• overpassing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of evoking

This is a game laser-focused on fun, evoking that through smart puzzle design, cooperation, collectibles that are all tied to fun little minigames, and more. — George Yang, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Another, Undine kommt (Undine Comes), 2025, has its head in profile with a frontal eye, evoking the conventions of ancient Egyptian art and prehistoric female figurines, motifs that permeate Stötzer’s drawings, writings, and costumes. — Elisa R. Linn, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

Throughout, Kasischke’s images ricochet off one another—suggesting narrative while resisting its confines, evoking stereotypical ideas and expectations of Western womanhood only to upend them. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

For a long time, the book’s iconic cover—a stark image evoking Trayvon Martin’s hoodie against a white backdrop—seemed to be on every other literate person’s nightstand. — Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026

In the middle of it all stands a gleaming bronze likeness of Johnny Ramone, frozen forever mid-riff, evoking the landmark’s strange yet splendorous afterlife environment. — Lina Lecaro, SPIN, 28 Aug. 2026

The reception desk is accented by an angular brass piece evoking an airplane wing, and the Academy’s four class colors—blue, silver, red, and gold—show up in the carpeting and at the various entrances to the property. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

The collection includes rings, necklaces and earrings, all evoking the visual language and style of the spooky season movie. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

The Shards men, too, are Murphy types, with Rigney resembling Evan Peters and Gere frequently evoking Ashton Kutcher. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026