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 glass is inscribed—in lead wire, lead foil, oil, varnish, and dust—with diagrammatic imagery evoking machinery.
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Sebastian Smee,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2026
Limited to just 50 pieces, the RM 64-01 Tourbillon Colnago shows off a tubular design that calls back to the RM 012 Tourbillon—and, of course, evokes the frame of a bike.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
And Torres, the pastor born in Mexico, often speaks from the pulpit of the Biblical command to care for the stranger, telling his own story to evoke support for immigrants.
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Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
The scenarios were nothing more than window dressing—meant to evoke the chaotic night raids that would be our mission downrange.
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Will MacKin,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
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Sebastian Smee,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2026
Limited to just 50 pieces, the RM 64-01 Tourbillon Colnago shows off a tubular design that calls back to the RM 012 Tourbillon—and, of course, evokes the frame of a bike.
—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
And Torres, the pastor born in Mexico, often speaks from the pulpit of the Biblical command to care for the stranger, telling his own story to evoke support for immigrants.
—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
The scenarios were nothing more than window dressing—meant to evoke the chaotic night raids that would be our mission downrange.
—
Will MacKin,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evoke
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While no acts had performed on stage, a steady stream of military aircraft roared across the sky, eliciting gasps and cheers from the attendants making their way into the outdoor venue near the Washington Monument.
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But, in general, the subject elicited private reticence and public omertà.
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Last night’s rude wakeup call inspires you to make some changes today!
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These 15 mountain towns in California offer contemporary amenities amid the beautiful landscapes that inspired one of nature’s most fervent champions.
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“Evoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evoke. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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