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
At 28-years-young, this waterfront eatery, designed to evoke a Tuscan farmhouse, offers something for everyone, with a timeless charm that continues to feel effortlessly magical.
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
The post-season purges of vast numbers of the roster and constant wheel-spinning trying to find the right combination of players who evoke what the program means to the university and alums are things of the past.
—Brian Robin, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Inside, 5,000 living plants evoke the feeling of being in a tranquil garden.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The Native Body Lotion is available in nine scents, including calming combinations like eucalyptus and mint or lavender and rose, both of which evoke soothing spa vibes.
—Claire West, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
The post-season purges of vast numbers of the roster and constant wheel-spinning trying to find the right combination of players who evoke what the program means to the university and alums are things of the past.
—Brian Robin, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Inside, 5,000 living plants evoke the feeling of being in a tranquil garden.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The Native Body Lotion is available in nine scents, including calming combinations like eucalyptus and mint or lavender and rose, both of which evoke soothing spa vibes.
—Claire West, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evoke
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Petal Kaddu is serious about eliciting high fives from passing fans—and isn't deterred by the steady rain over Wembley Way, between Wembley Park station and the UK's iconic national stadium.—
Toby Skinner,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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The defense also will not be allowed to elicit testimony about a fight at a club involving Pata, several of his UM teammates and gang members months before the murder, the judge ruled.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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While it was made in the ‘90s, the collection (which showed slip dresses, shirts with undulating ruffles, and jacquard silk jackets constructed to look permanently burst-open) was inspired by the romance between Napoleon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The work was inspired by cephalopods such as octopuses, which can rapidly alter their skin’s appearance and texture to blend into their surroundings or communicate.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Evoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evoke. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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