as in reminiscent
provoking a memory or mental association
the Italian-American restaurant is decorated in a manner evocative of the charming outdoor cafés in Italy
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of evocative
There was something just incredibly evocative about this image.
—
Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
The couple’s plan is to erect a new home, designed and built by Homoley Design + Build of Kansas City, that not only is evocative of the Tudor-style, but also includes elements reclaimed from their former home, including its wood beams.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Bartolomé invites viewers into the landscape of Beirut shattered by the 2020 chemical explosion that killed over 200 people and caused billions of dollars in damage, her approach notable for its evocative cinematography and use of quasi-fictional elements.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
The entire look, curated by stylist Tara Swennen, was wholly evocative of dark glamour elements and ideal occasion dressing for the horror movie screening.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for evocative
Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
The couple’s plan is to erect a new home, designed and built by Homoley Design + Build of Kansas City, that not only is evocative of the Tudor-style, but also includes elements reclaimed from their former home, including its wood beams.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Bartolomé invites viewers into the landscape of Beirut shattered by the 2020 chemical explosion that killed over 200 people and caused billions of dollars in damage, her approach notable for its evocative cinematography and use of quasi-fictional elements.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
The entire look, curated by stylist Tara Swennen, was wholly evocative of dark glamour elements and ideal occasion dressing for the horror movie screening.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for evocative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evocative
reminiscent
Adjective
-
Ghaemi said that this language was reminiscent of the propaganda that helped fuel and justify other historic atrocities, such as the massacres in Myanmar or Rwanda.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
-
Crowds also jammed the surrounding roads and beaches, reminiscent of the Apollo moonshots in the 1960s and ’70s.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Evocative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evocative. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
