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
Shot in black and white with cinematic verve, the campaign video spot, filmed in Paris, spotlights gift ideas from designers like Roger Vivier, Akris, Giorgio Armani and more, with each selection evoking the holiday season.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Stefani herself has a long history of evoking Japanese imagery throughout her career and toeing the line between appreciation and appropriation, typically leaning more towards the latter.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
The character has already been shown in trailers alongside glimpses of Dorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Man — all evoking classic imagery from the 1939 Wizard of Oz without giving too much away about the characters’ surprise-twist identities.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Against the backdrop of a minimal orchestral ensemble, just strings, brass and percussion, Doldinger used early synthesizers to create a sonic soundscape evoking sonar pulses, engine drones and the metallic ambience inside the World War 2 U-boat.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2025
That was all evoking the more ethereal nature of Elizabeth.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
When protesters fail to comply with legal restrictions, such as evoking violence, law enforcement can intervene, the ACLU website says.
—Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2025
This picture book is immersive, evoking the itch of a sweater or the satisfying softness of a banana (as opposed to other intolerably crunchy snacks).
—Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 15 Oct. 2025
Kirk's expression in the painting is serious and contemplative, and Ryan incorporated prominent reds, blacks, whites and blues, evoking patriotic themes.
—Andrea Margolis , Lorraine Taylor, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Stefani herself has a long history of evoking Japanese imagery throughout her career and toeing the line between appreciation and appropriation, typically leaning more towards the latter.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
The character has already been shown in trailers alongside glimpses of Dorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Man — all evoking classic imagery from the 1939 Wizard of Oz without giving too much away about the characters’ surprise-twist identities.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Against the backdrop of a minimal orchestral ensemble, just strings, brass and percussion, Doldinger used early synthesizers to create a sonic soundscape evoking sonar pulses, engine drones and the metallic ambience inside the World War 2 U-boat.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2025
That was all evoking the more ethereal nature of Elizabeth.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
When protesters fail to comply with legal restrictions, such as evoking violence, law enforcement can intervene, the ACLU website says.
—Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2025
This picture book is immersive, evoking the itch of a sweater or the satisfying softness of a banana (as opposed to other intolerably crunchy snacks).
—Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 15 Oct. 2025
Kirk's expression in the painting is serious and contemplative, and Ryan incorporated prominent reds, blacks, whites and blues, evoking patriotic themes.
—Andrea Margolis , Lorraine Taylor, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evoking
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Across town, a waiter in a crisp white jacket at Osteria Serafina is tossing bigoli pasta in a giant pecorino wheel, old style, eliciting the same reaction.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps his best pitch of the night was an 0-1 slider to Max Muncy in the sixth, eliciting a double play to end the inning after giving up two straight hits.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Antarctica is one of the most awe-inspiring places on the planet, and an expedition cruise is a fantastic way to experience it.—
Ashton Palmer,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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But every year there’s a different theme inspiring the fantasy football teams.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Evoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evoking. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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