as in evoked
to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved)
the role elicited the actress's flair for comedy that previous directors had overlooked
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Recent Examples of elicited
Though the White House has gone through many renovations over the years, the ballroom project has elicited concerns from architectural societies.
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Vincho also elicited fantastic performances from her entire cast, complemented by stunning cinematography throughout.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2025
The move elicited a rare show of bipartisanship.
—Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
The move elicited a rare show of bipartisanship.
—Andy Kroll, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
This question elicited markedly different responses among partisans.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
So, what was the twist that elicited all these waterworks?
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 8 Oct. 2025
Caroline’s question elicited an off-camera gasp from one competitor, as well as a headshake from Feyisola, another houseguest.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 8 Oct. 2025
For the Reds, who have not participated in the postseason after a 162-game season since 2013, the postseason berth elicited joy.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Rebecca Schneid, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Vincho also elicited fantastic performances from her entire cast, complemented by stunning cinematography throughout.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2025
The move elicited a rare show of bipartisanship.
—Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
The move elicited a rare show of bipartisanship.
—Andy Kroll, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
This question elicited markedly different responses among partisans.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
So, what was the twist that elicited all these waterworks?
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 8 Oct. 2025
Caroline’s question elicited an off-camera gasp from one competitor, as well as a headshake from Feyisola, another houseguest.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 8 Oct. 2025
For the Reds, who have not participated in the postseason after a 162-game season since 2013, the postseason berth elicited joy.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elicited
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What once evoked bingo afternoons and hard candies has now become an object of desire for those who want that classic, quiet-luxury vibe.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
25 Oct. 2025
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The emotions evoked by the dream can be very telling.—
Stacey Colino,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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Below, shop pieces inspired by Napier’s seasonal recommendations from Amazon, Wayfair, Walmart, and more.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The color palette was inspired by the season’s depth, per the brand’s description, gravitating toward designs and silhouettes that merged modernity and timelessness.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Elicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elicited. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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