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
Pacific Boulevard, where mid-century buildings evoke a bygone era, is desolate.
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Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
This look was fantastical and packed with the spirit that only Paris Haute Couture Week evokes.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 11 July 2025
Creating spaces — physical or digital — that evoke deep emotional connection builds loyalty that no marketing funnel can replicate.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2025
Designed to evoke the charm of a refined café in Paris, the evening will showcase an exclusive cocktail menu crafted with French ingredients and expert precision in Bar Crenn’s intimate setting.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
This look was fantastical and packed with the spirit that only Paris Haute Couture Week evokes.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 11 July 2025
Creating spaces — physical or digital — that evoke deep emotional connection builds loyalty that no marketing funnel can replicate.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2025
Designed to evoke the charm of a refined café in Paris, the evening will showcase an exclusive cocktail menu crafted with French ingredients and expert precision in Bar Crenn’s intimate setting.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evoke
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Throughout the trial's second day, the prosecution, led by Special Prosecutor Shane Young, elicited testimony and evidence against Lawson, 54, who has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with physical evidence.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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In conclusion, the summertime elicits thoughts of swimming, BBQing, and vacationing.—
Jonathan I. Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The name was inspired by the property it’s built on.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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His 2024 album Tears on the Beach, inspired by his time on Survivor, featured collaborations between indie rockers and reality stars—pairings that included Mannequin Pussy’s Marisa Dabice with Season 45 winner Dee Valladares, and Shannon Shaw alongside Coach Benjamin Wade, a.k.a.—
Sarah Grant,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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“Evoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evoke. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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