as in elicits
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 evokes
While its name evokes tranquil scenes of pastoral quietude, the Siesta Valley Bowl is getting set to make a big noise on the Bay Area music scene.
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Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
The constellation evokes the shape of a great Bald Eagle, which was adopted as a national emblem of the United States in 1782.
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Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 July 2026
And Bonilla evokes memories among Dodgers fans of the veteran third baseman’s failed 1998 stint with the team, which accelerated the promotion of future Hall of Famer Adrian Beltre at age 19.
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Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
The name Chelydra serpentina evokes colossal reptiles stomping through ancient forests.
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Hannah Smith
july 1,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
The lodger being burned at the stake evokes the recent Spanish housing crisis.
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
30 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
Burgundy evokes Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
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Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The blue stopper symbolizes the sky and the shape of the bottle evokes the Taj Mahal, which Jahan commissioned to moth memorialize his wife (who died in childbirth) and serve as her final resting place.
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Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
The constellation evokes the shape of a great Bald Eagle, which was adopted as a national emblem of the United States in 1782.
—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 July 2026
And Bonilla evokes memories among Dodgers fans of the veteran third baseman’s failed 1998 stint with the team, which accelerated the promotion of future Hall of Famer Adrian Beltre at age 19.
—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
The name Chelydra serpentina evokes colossal reptiles stomping through ancient forests.
—
Hannah Smith
july 1,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
The lodger being burned at the stake evokes the recent Spanish housing crisis.
—
Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
30 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
Burgundy evokes Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The blue stopper symbolizes the sky and the shape of the bottle evokes the Taj Mahal, which Jahan commissioned to moth memorialize his wife (who died in childbirth) and serve as her final resting place.
—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evokes
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That said, this is a piece that elicits a potent response from an audience, which certainly was the case at the Nederlander Theatre on Tuesday night.
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At first the request elicits trademark Ramsayian profanity.
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July 23 – August 22 Leo, your playful spark inspires teamwork now.
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
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