evoking

present participle of evoke

Example Sentences

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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. 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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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