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
The design evokes the recent trend of immersive art exhibits that enable viewers to walk into paintings displayed across floors and walls.
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Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Mar. 2025
Instead of immediately firing off the chesty belts that house often evokes, McFerrin opts for soft coos and lush background harmonies — like the ones in the bridge — that eventually help her sneak into the rafters of her range by the song’s close.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2025
The familiar atmosphere of a time not so far removed also evokes the false safety of a Bush-era suburban life where real danger is at home.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
The song evokes an anime sci-fi world that would be merely comical if not for the moving infusion of hope and melancholy in Wayne Coyne’s vocals.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
The second is The Garden of Forking Paths by Jorge Luis Borges, published in 1941 (a short story that evokes infinitely diverging possible futures or paths to take).
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
In this two-kitchen Brooklyn abode, AD PRO Directory member Home Studios deployed plenty of wood, copper accents, and tile that evokes a New York hotel lobby of yore.
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2025
His firm’s recent limestone high-rise at 200 East 83rd Street evokes the great Art Deco piles of yore.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Mar. 2025
The swimwear evokes a retro vibe, featuring halter and one-shoulder necklines, all in the bright, fresh colors that define the collection.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Mar. 2025
Instead of immediately firing off the chesty belts that house often evokes, McFerrin opts for soft coos and lush background harmonies — like the ones in the bridge — that eventually help her sneak into the rafters of her range by the song’s close.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2025
The familiar atmosphere of a time not so far removed also evokes the false safety of a Bush-era suburban life where real danger is at home.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
The song evokes an anime sci-fi world that would be merely comical if not for the moving infusion of hope and melancholy in Wayne Coyne’s vocals.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
The second is The Garden of Forking Paths by Jorge Luis Borges, published in 1941 (a short story that evokes infinitely diverging possible futures or paths to take).
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
In this two-kitchen Brooklyn abode, AD PRO Directory member Home Studios deployed plenty of wood, copper accents, and tile that evokes a New York hotel lobby of yore.
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2025
His firm’s recent limestone high-rise at 200 East 83rd Street evokes the great Art Deco piles of yore.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Mar. 2025
The swimwear evokes a retro vibe, featuring halter and one-shoulder necklines, all in the bright, fresh colors that define the collection.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Evokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evokes. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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