as in evoked
to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved)
the role elicited the actress's flair for comedy that previous directors had overlooked
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Recent Examples of elicited
But, in general, the subject elicited private reticence and public omertà.
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Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
3 July 2026
The video elicited a wide range of responses, but this post from in-state rival TCU garnered the most attention.
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Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Since the calendar flipped to 2026, Zayn has elicited a different reaction from the crowd.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Jalen Brunson’s appearance on his float—amid a flurry of blue and orange confetti, the gleaming gold Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy in hand—elicited a chant of MVP!
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Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
The choice also elicited pushback from some Republicans.
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Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
This is not the first time Grande has elicited a response from the White House.
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Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
11 June 2026
Since the show premiered this past March, Pfeiffer and Russell have been floored by the intense emotional response it’s elicited from male and female viewers alike.
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Cat Cardenas,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Mentions of the San Antonio Spurs also elicited vociferous boos.
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Stephen Whyno,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
3 July 2026
The video elicited a wide range of responses, but this post from in-state rival TCU garnered the most attention.
—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Since the calendar flipped to 2026, Zayn has elicited a different reaction from the crowd.
—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Jalen Brunson’s appearance on his float—amid a flurry of blue and orange confetti, the gleaming gold Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy in hand—elicited a chant of MVP!
—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
The choice also elicited pushback from some Republicans.
—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
This is not the first time Grande has elicited a response from the White House.
—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
11 June 2026
Since the show premiered this past March, Pfeiffer and Russell have been floored by the intense emotional response it’s elicited from male and female viewers alike.
—
Cat Cardenas,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Mentions of the San Antonio Spurs also elicited vociferous boos.
—
Stephen Whyno,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elicited
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Johannessen evoked concerns about keeping both residents and visitors protected during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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The increasingly reassuring sensation evoked the compelling recent thoughts of Alejandro Oxenford, Argentina’s ambassador to the United States.
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Ahead, shop more Quince clothing inspired by Shields and Henchy.
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It’s inspired by flight, with soaring, winged architecture that echoes the spirit of travel.
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“Elicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elicited. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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