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 Crypt Keeper is the last cameo featured in the mirror scene, but that's not the end of the reference — the creepy host of Tales From the Crypt puts his hands to his face in a manner that's unmistakably evoking Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) in Home Alone (1990).
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Steve Daly, EW.com, 26 May 2025
When Devon boards the ferry bound for her sister’s place of employment, a fictional island clearly meant to evoke moneyed havens like Martha’s Vineyard, she’s surrounded by such a ubiquitous uniform of Lilly Pulitzer pastels that the effect is Stepford-esque.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 22 May 2025
Being in a room that is fixated on the future generation of fashion evokes unique sentiments.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 May 2025
The developer is well known for pulling inspiration from his childhood when developing games, with series like The Legend of Zelda and Pikmin evoking the forest and garden-rich aesthetic of his native Kyoto.
—Sage Anderson, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
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Steve Daly, EW.com, 26 May 2025
When Devon boards the ferry bound for her sister’s place of employment, a fictional island clearly meant to evoke moneyed havens like Martha’s Vineyard, she’s surrounded by such a ubiquitous uniform of Lilly Pulitzer pastels that the effect is Stepford-esque.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 22 May 2025
Being in a room that is fixated on the future generation of fashion evokes unique sentiments.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 May 2025
The developer is well known for pulling inspiration from his childhood when developing games, with series like The Legend of Zelda and Pikmin evoking the forest and garden-rich aesthetic of his native Kyoto.
—Sage Anderson, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evoke
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The measure elicited the strongest opposition from Republicans, who argued that even if the funds were private, the measure made use of taxpayer resources because of the work required by the Treasurer and his staff.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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The survey elicited responses from 49 corporate executives from Fortune 1000 companies, some of whom cited pressure from the Trump administration and conservative activists.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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On-site programming at Mountain Modern embraces Sedona's mystical vibes with crystal bowl sound baths, mindful meditation and breath work sessions, and ceremonies inspired by Indigenous traditions.—
Annie Archer,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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Selling such toys violates a New York law inspired by police encounters that have resulted in fatalities because the guns, though harmless, look like actual firearms.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
27 May 2025
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“Evoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evoke. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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