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
Carpenter is plainly a student of Parton’s, evoking her pinup styling (voluminous hair, big red lips), her persona (sharp with a knowing wink), and her voice, which is rich and husky and accompanied by a country lilt.
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Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
Last fall, in an upgrade of the university’s 86-year-old Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn unveiled three new premium seating options for its football games, including the Locker Room Club, a space evoking the Tidwell era beneath the stadium bowl with a capacity of about 350 fans.
—Sofia Chierchio, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The absolute black of the boot creates an elegant contrast with the earthy brown of the culotte, evoking a palette inspired by late summer landscapes.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 23 Aug. 2025
But at the same time, the experience felt full, containing everything while also evoking a sense of void.
—Christopher Timmermann, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
The new look includes ice cream wallpaper, a waffle cone-like ceiling, a red brick dairy case and black-and-gold touches throughout the store evoking the Oberweis super premium ice cream containers.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
On this album cover, Swift poses in a sparkling maroon and black bodysuit with matching gloves and fishnet stockings, evoking the same aesthetic on the album art for her 12th album, which features sparkling jewelry and feathery headdresses.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
But a closer look reveals a large, flat antique diamond, with delicate facets evoking ripples on water.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2025
This is why a song can transport you back to a specific moment in time, evoking vivid memories and emotions.
—Lindsay A. Fleming, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
Last fall, in an upgrade of the university’s 86-year-old Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn unveiled three new premium seating options for its football games, including the Locker Room Club, a space evoking the Tidwell era beneath the stadium bowl with a capacity of about 350 fans.
—Sofia Chierchio, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The absolute black of the boot creates an elegant contrast with the earthy brown of the culotte, evoking a palette inspired by late summer landscapes.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 23 Aug. 2025
But at the same time, the experience felt full, containing everything while also evoking a sense of void.
—Christopher Timmermann, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
The new look includes ice cream wallpaper, a waffle cone-like ceiling, a red brick dairy case and black-and-gold touches throughout the store evoking the Oberweis super premium ice cream containers.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
On this album cover, Swift poses in a sparkling maroon and black bodysuit with matching gloves and fishnet stockings, evoking the same aesthetic on the album art for her 12th album, which features sparkling jewelry and feathery headdresses.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
But a closer look reveals a large, flat antique diamond, with delicate facets evoking ripples on water.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2025
This is why a song can transport you back to a specific moment in time, evoking vivid memories and emotions.
—Lindsay A. Fleming, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evoking
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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts helped seal Philadelphia’s win on the final drive by converting a third-and-3 with a scramble up the middle, eliciting cheers from the crowd for the reigning Super Bowl MVP.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The hosts’ artificial fascination wasn’t quite capable of eliciting my own.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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Zaldivar said in an age where more people are turning away from their faith, the declaration of the young saints is inspiring to many Catholics looking towards the future of the church.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Reynolds credited Bullock — and how the star handles her career and public persona — with inspiring him to overcome a difficult period in his own life around 2014.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Evoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evoking. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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