as in to elicit
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 evoke
The clothes evoked ’60s beatniks, countercultural girls in sweaterdresses, smartly dressed officers in uniform, and naval ratings in sailor pants—looks that ran up and down the register of the cool, the hip, and the immaculately classic….
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Steff Yotka, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Oldman’s face, set in brooding concentration, evokes a pained, vaguely incredulous mortification, which builds to a bitter, almost paralyzing ruefulness.
—Houman Barekat, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
While square footage and recent renovations are obvious factors to consider, natural lighting, high ceilings, architectural style, proximity to green spaces, and even the feeling that a home might evoke upon entry can all impact its final sale price.
—William Jones, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
This type of shoe evokes the best of the '70s and are perfect for festivals or casual outdoor events.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2025
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Steff Yotka, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Oldman’s face, set in brooding concentration, evokes a pained, vaguely incredulous mortification, which builds to a bitter, almost paralyzing ruefulness.
—Houman Barekat, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
While square footage and recent renovations are obvious factors to consider, natural lighting, high ceilings, architectural style, proximity to green spaces, and even the feeling that a home might evoke upon entry can all impact its final sale price.
—William Jones, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
This type of shoe evokes the best of the '70s and are perfect for festivals or casual outdoor events.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evoke
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However, there was a clear exception in the responses of adults, where the toxic toads and very large frogs elicited much weaker responses than expected for their body size.—
Logan S. James,
The Conversation,
29 Apr. 2025
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Trump's tariffs elicited retaliatory measures from some countries, including China.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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This is a great opportunity for communities to honor the country’s past, celebrate its present, and inspire its future through events and video storytelling.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Known for supporting individuals with autism — an effort inspired by his son, Jonathan — Eichenholz is using the house in part to support Jonathan’s Landing Foundation, which seeks to create housing for 500 people and 5,000 jobs to help adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).—
Laura Kinsler,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2025
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