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
These solar scents are meant to evoke a sunny, escapist feeling year-round, not just in the summertime (which is why so many of them are being released this winter).
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Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Despite the otherworldly feel, there’s something about the thoughtful layout that immediately evokes a sense of calm.
—Kristine Thomason, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
Early in January, for instance, a Venus-Mars cazimi brings grounding while evoking an intense desire – this brings emphasis to your sense of self-worth as well as your emotional investments.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
The low, oversized, plush style evokes the lounge-like interiors of the era, with rounded corners and a sink-into-me silhouette.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2026
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The viral post, first published Friday, has elicited strong denials from major delivery apps that have been the subjects of past scrutiny for exploitive worker policies.—
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That statement elicited a shocked, jaw-dropping reaction from Nojus.—
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The unofficial holiday was originally inspired by an episode of Parks and Recreation back in 2010.—
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The chief storyteller behind the scenes at the B-Side Group restaurant is chef Hector González-Mora, who is leading the kitchen at the gastrocantina and mezcalería while crafting food inspired by the places where California and Mexican customs and traditions come together.—
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“Evoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evoke. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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