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
The Princess of Wales, 44, wore a baby blue coatdress with a matching hat for Trooping the Colour on Saturday, June 13 — evoking comparisons to a design worn by Diana in the 1980s.
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Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
That ambiguity feels appropriate to the War on Terror era in which the film was made, evoking not just terrorist attacks but, arguably, the broader anxieties and moral ambiguities of the period.
—Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
At its center shined a stunning Burmese pigeon’s blood ruby of over 6 carats, with reflections evoking Caravaggio’s signature chiaroscuro technique.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall called Monday for the execution to proceed, saying in a statement the courts have repeatedly upheld Lee’s conviction and sentence and evoking the memories of his victims.
—Nina Giraldo, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
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.
—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
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
Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
That ambiguity feels appropriate to the War on Terror era in which the film was made, evoking not just terrorist attacks but, arguably, the broader anxieties and moral ambiguities of the period.
—Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
At its center shined a stunning Burmese pigeon’s blood ruby of over 6 carats, with reflections evoking Caravaggio’s signature chiaroscuro technique.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall called Monday for the execution to proceed, saying in a statement the courts have repeatedly upheld Lee’s conviction and sentence and evoking the memories of his victims.
—Nina Giraldo, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evoking
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Three members of Marshall’s family cracked a bottle of Champagne against the hull of the 746-foot USNS Thurgood Marshall, eliciting cheers at the very moment sunlight broke through the marine layer.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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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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In Kansas City, Dodds’ passion was also inspiring children.—
Kendrick Calfee
June 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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The awe-inspiring scenery includes the Perry Monument, beaches and sunsets, the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, historic lighthouses, trails and the wildlife‑rich lagoons that define the peninsula.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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“Evoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evoking. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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