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
Already used to evoking the work of the likes of Jean Arp and Constantin Brâncusi in his footwear offering, which is rich in sculptural and curvaceous heels, this time Andrew was inspired by the metalwork of American furniture designer Paul Evans to develop faceted hardware for spring 2027.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
This aesthetic approach is in sharp contrast to the film’s otherwise crisp digital images, courtesy of the Alexa 35, which render Las Cruces into a lyrical, longing landscape evoking entire histories, in all its deep blues and soft yet stifling oranges.
—Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
The album's title carries a layered meaning for the artist, evoking gratitude and grit in equal measure.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
The dress is meant to float on the body with the bubbles evoking the airy ballet of soap bubbles.
—Marisa Guthrie For Wwd, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026
Frémaux added that no sponsor had ever imposed itself on the festival, evoking the parallel case of sponsor L’Oreal.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 May 2026
This story of a infected cruise ship is evoking memories of the early days of Covid.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 6 May 2026
Rodrigo performed it while sitting on a swing, evoking the cover art of her upcoming album.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 3 May 2026
In Moby Dick, Wilson cleaves to the story’s central existential quest, evoking the strangeness and humor of his source material through his own unmistakable landscapes.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
This aesthetic approach is in sharp contrast to the film’s otherwise crisp digital images, courtesy of the Alexa 35, which render Las Cruces into a lyrical, longing landscape evoking entire histories, in all its deep blues and soft yet stifling oranges.
—Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
The album's title carries a layered meaning for the artist, evoking gratitude and grit in equal measure.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
The dress is meant to float on the body with the bubbles evoking the airy ballet of soap bubbles.
—Marisa Guthrie For Wwd, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026
Frémaux added that no sponsor had ever imposed itself on the festival, evoking the parallel case of sponsor L’Oreal.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 May 2026
This story of a infected cruise ship is evoking memories of the early days of Covid.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 6 May 2026
Rodrigo performed it while sitting on a swing, evoking the cover art of her upcoming album.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 3 May 2026
In Moby Dick, Wilson cleaves to the story’s central existential quest, evoking the strangeness and humor of his source material through his own unmistakable landscapes.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evoking
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Salon Confessionals With Madison LeCroy features the Southern Charm star eliciting revealing stories from her clients.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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The Justice Department under President Joe Biden, a Democrat, had proposed to reclassify marijuana, eliciting nearly 43,000 formal public comments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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We are dedicated to growing America’s most beloved dog event year after year, inspiring new enthusiasts and fans across generations and across the globe to the wonderful sport of dogs.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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While Orange County is home to many oceanfront eateries with awe-inspiring views, many of those spots come with equally eye-popping prices.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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“Evoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evoking. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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