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
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.
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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
Shalimar gleaned inspiration from the legendary love between Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, and has a name evoking the Shalimar Gardens in Lahore, in Punjab, Pakistan.
—Jennifer Weil, 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
Gourmands are dessert-like scents evoking nostalgia, warmth, and depth.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
From Chicago channeling London to Napa Valley evoking Tuscany, these spots deliver a Euro-style escape closer to home.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 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
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
Shalimar gleaned inspiration from the legendary love between Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, and has a name evoking the Shalimar Gardens in Lahore, in Punjab, Pakistan.
—Jennifer Weil, 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
Gourmands are dessert-like scents evoking nostalgia, warmth, and depth.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
From Chicago channeling London to Napa Valley evoking Tuscany, these spots deliver a Euro-style escape closer to home.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evoking
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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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The Internet was built on eliciting a reaction.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The film is a record-breaker at the box office, with strong word of mouth attracting a steady stream of viewers and inspiring a deluge of fan edits and comedy skits.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The series tells the story of how an unfancied Brazil side went on a historic journey to win its third World Cup – earning the right to put a third star on team jerseys and inspiring the title.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
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“Evoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evoking. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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