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
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Recent Examples of evoking
With almost tai chi–like precision, Roth embraced softness, ritual, and fluidity as forms of power, evoking a lineage of feminine influence rooted not in force but in elegance, psychological command, and presence.
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Thomas Rom, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
Sims opted for a plunging gingham swimsuit complete with balconette cups, evoking styles from the 1950s.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 June 2026
Senegal’s film is culturally rich and cinematic in quality, evoking the pride of a nation selecting its most talented men to send into the fray overseas.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Senegal Senegal’s film is culturally rich and cinematic in quality, evoking the pride of a nation selecting its most talented men to send into the fray overseas.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Common spaces include a guest kitchen, lounge, and outdoor terrace, evoking a co-living space more than a standard hotel.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The surrounding alien-like greenery and rough terrain bring the architecture to life, evoking travel to another world (but one that still has strong WiFi).
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
This special edition — adorned with a postcard-style graphics evoking vintage travel souvenirs — stands out as one of the most emblematic pieces from their two-decade partnership.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
The passage leads them to discuss the challenges of adapting Morrison’s novels for film, the power of evoking the inexplicable, and the influence of African folk tales on Morrison’s work.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Thomas Rom, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
Sims opted for a plunging gingham swimsuit complete with balconette cups, evoking styles from the 1950s.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 June 2026
Senegal’s film is culturally rich and cinematic in quality, evoking the pride of a nation selecting its most talented men to send into the fray overseas.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Senegal Senegal’s film is culturally rich and cinematic in quality, evoking the pride of a nation selecting its most talented men to send into the fray overseas.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Common spaces include a guest kitchen, lounge, and outdoor terrace, evoking a co-living space more than a standard hotel.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The surrounding alien-like greenery and rough terrain bring the architecture to life, evoking travel to another world (but one that still has strong WiFi).
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
This special edition — adorned with a postcard-style graphics evoking vintage travel souvenirs — stands out as one of the most emblematic pieces from their two-decade partnership.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
The passage leads them to discuss the challenges of adapting Morrison’s novels for film, the power of evoking the inexplicable, and the influence of African folk tales on Morrison’s work.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evoking
Verb
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Research supports the idea that customized gifts are more effective at eliciting a positive response.—
Attia Qureshi,
Time,
1 June 2026
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The historical drama was among the festival’s standout titles this year, eliciting plenty of critical praise and being tipped as an awards season contender.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Clearly, the promotional popcorn stunts were effective marketing, inspiring fans to flock to comment sections and discussion threads to find out what was fact and what was fiction.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Schnur said the lack of inspiring governor candidates played at least some role.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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“Evoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evoking. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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