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
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For the Easter holiday in April 2023, Princess Charlotte and her mother wore complementary looks evocative of the springtime season.
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Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
Nair’s literary voice was marked by its clarity, economy of language, and evocative descriptions of the human condition.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
One of the masters of post-Independence Indian literature, Nair was known for his evocative portrayal of nostalgia and human emotions.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2024
There’s something about it that’s incredibly evocative.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
Nair’s literary voice was marked by its clarity, economy of language, and evocative descriptions of the human condition.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
One of the masters of post-Independence Indian literature, Nair was known for his evocative portrayal of nostalgia and human emotions.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2024
There’s something about it that’s incredibly evocative.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Evocative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evocative. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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