evoking

present participle of evoke

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of evoking At Dior, the set was a leafy hothouse, also evoking escapism. Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026 Parts of the novel, especially those evoking Michel’s introspection, have a Jamesian density of psychological nuance. Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 July 2026 Many carried Iranian flags and images of the late leader or banners evoking Shiite Islam’s long history of martyrs. Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 Paige and Leura Craig aren’t looking for product-market fit, a Stanford degree, or a Zuck-evoking hoodie. Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 8 July 2026 The first reactions to Christopher Nolan’s new movie The Odyssey are flooding social media, but one early viewer’s rave review is raising eyebrows — and evoking the Spider-Man-pointing-at-Spider-Man meme. Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026 Pulitzer finalist Chang-rae Lee reinvents the coming-of-age novel, evoking Westchester County’s working-class neighborhoods and ritzier suburbs during the 1970s. Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026 But Rodríguez Castro held court for more than five hours, evoking Fidel Castro’s long, late-night meetings. Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026 Patrouille de France, the French Air Force’s acrobatic teams, flew over New York Harbor with their red, white and blue trails, evoking images of the American flag. Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evoking
Verb
  • While no acts had performed on stage, a steady stream of military aircraft roared across the sky, eliciting gasps and cheers from the attendants making their way into the outdoor venue near the Washington Monument.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Third baseman Austin Riley is eliciting heretofore unseen levels of skepticism too.
    Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • All the most gasp-inspiring moments of visual awe — such as Moana soaring across the sea as a manta ray spirit swims underneath her — are just a little stronger, a little bolder and brighter, in their original art form.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
  • Ultimately, healthy CEOs lead more effectively, inspiring their teams and fostering robust organizations.
    Nancy MacKay, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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“Evoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evoking. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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