as in eliciting
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 evoking
Some argue that Kibbe was never meant to be a modern stylist, that his system was about evoking a particular kind of Old Hollywood glamour, never about following contemporary fashion trends.
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Rachel Hills, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
Resinous notes of amber and musk dry down to a fragrance reminiscent of a creamy powder, evoking a sense of nostalgia.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
With wolf hides covering tailored suits, flowers blooming from satin dresses, and cascading fur evoking storybook creatures.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
These materials are transformed into oversized strapless trapeze gowns, sleek kaftans, and elegant column dresses, evoking the glamour that has always been central to the brand's design ethos.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Arranged for musicians or performers or functioning as diagrammatic layouts for sculptural installations, these scores are typically mandala-like in form, at once evoking star maps, blankets, circuitry, and winter counts.
—Christopher T. Green, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
Though structure was a key element, the styling leaned into a slouchy, lived-in feel—evoking the look of someone who has weathered a day of sweat and determination on their way to work.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Deschanel modeled a tweed minidress with matching tights, a top handle purse and platform mary janes, evoking 1960s fashion trends.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 26 Jan. 2025
Her second look also included a black overcoat and knee-high boots, evoking one of Bessette-Kennedy’s 1996 ensembles.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 26 Jan. 2025
Rachel Hills, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
Resinous notes of amber and musk dry down to a fragrance reminiscent of a creamy powder, evoking a sense of nostalgia.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
With wolf hides covering tailored suits, flowers blooming from satin dresses, and cascading fur evoking storybook creatures.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
These materials are transformed into oversized strapless trapeze gowns, sleek kaftans, and elegant column dresses, evoking the glamour that has always been central to the brand's design ethos.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Arranged for musicians or performers or functioning as diagrammatic layouts for sculptural installations, these scores are typically mandala-like in form, at once evoking star maps, blankets, circuitry, and winter counts.
—Christopher T. Green, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
Though structure was a key element, the styling leaned into a slouchy, lived-in feel—evoking the look of someone who has weathered a day of sweat and determination on their way to work.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Deschanel modeled a tweed minidress with matching tights, a top handle purse and platform mary janes, evoking 1960s fashion trends.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 26 Jan. 2025
Her second look also included a black overcoat and knee-high boots, evoking one of Bessette-Kennedy’s 1996 ensembles.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 26 Jan. 2025
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“Evoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evoking. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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