Thesaurus results for EVOCATIVE

evocative

adjective

i-ˈvä-kə-tiv

as in reminiscent

provoking a memory or mental association the Italian-American restaurant is decorated in a manner evocative of the charming outdoor cafés in Italy

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of evocative Some favorites primed for summer include the citrusy-sweet Lemon Pomegranate Cream, the fresh and evocative Rain-Kissed Leaves, and the warm, floral Country Chic. —

Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 15 June 2026 The dressing-room scene Paul Clement describes is wonderfully evocative. —

Oliver Kay, New York Times, 14 June 2026 Drawing on their legacy, Laura Ashley has recently launched a perfume range, including Serene Meadows, a fresh, green fragrance with notes of ylang-ylang and neroli, evocative of the British countryside. —

Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 The latter work is so much more evocative and vivid, with precise details and specific senses and feelings. —

Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for evocative

Recent Examples of Synonyms for evocative

reminiscent

Adjective

His grab-bag writing is reminiscent of the internet at its rare, educational best.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
Steel columns throughout the terminal are structured similarly to trees, and the area is lit by constellation lighting reminiscent of the Appalachian night sky.

— Finch Walker, USA Today, 25 June 2026