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 lower half showcases mother-of-pearl marquetry in a gradient that evokes the changing hues of the seasons.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 July 2025
Annie Barrett, one of the architects, stood up and handed out sketches of a triangular shelter—still electric blue—that evoked an airy community hall.
—Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
Particularly lovely is the jewel box bar, done up in a vibrant green that evokes snap peas and leafy trees on a summer morning.
—AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
Interiors evoke a vintage coastal summerhouse, with four-poster beds, cane furnishings, antique birding books, and soaking tubs.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 July 2025
Annie Barrett, one of the architects, stood up and handed out sketches of a triangular shelter—still electric blue—that evoked an airy community hall.
—Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
Particularly lovely is the jewel box bar, done up in a vibrant green that evokes snap peas and leafy trees on a summer morning.
—AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
Interiors evoke a vintage coastal summerhouse, with four-poster beds, cane furnishings, antique birding books, and soaking tubs.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evoke
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But there has been plenty of alarm over Trump and his administration’s use of power to elicit concessions that raise real First Amendment issues — and whether that should be the main priority of broadcasters.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
29 July 2025
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The rookie has begun to make throws to elicit a head nod, impressing his teammates.—
Omar Kelly
July 28,
Miami Herald,
28 July 2025
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The movie’s director herself was inspired to to bring this to life after having her own experience with matchmaking, but did the film accurately portray real New York City matchmaker experiences?—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Billy Joel has written some of the biggest hits of his generation, some of which were inspired by his family.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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“Evoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evoke. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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