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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Clearly, the key to evoking the holiday spirit with a basic little black dress or skirt is through a statement coat with crystal embellishments.
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2024
In 1816, Lord Byron penned Darkness, a haunting poem evoking apocalyptic imagery eerily aligned with the volcanic winter.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Gong Yoo makes the Recruiter a figure of unchecked force in this scene, puffed up on memories of his past slaughters and still covered in the remains of his last victim, and his reactions provide this The Deer Hunter-evoking final round of Russian roulette its grotesque power.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
These tools, called figures of speech, are valuable for evoking emotions, explaining important concepts and improving our relationships with others.
—Liz Guthridge, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Kim Kardashian is evoking Eartha Kitt!
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
In recent years, modern games have started evoking the blocky polygons and smeary textures of early 3D games to appeal to nostalgic 20- and 30-somethings.
—Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
Embrace Emotional Connection Through Storytelling Hallmark’s power lies in evoking emotions—nostalgia, hope, joy.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
What are these photographs evoking?
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2024
In 1816, Lord Byron penned Darkness, a haunting poem evoking apocalyptic imagery eerily aligned with the volcanic winter.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Gong Yoo makes the Recruiter a figure of unchecked force in this scene, puffed up on memories of his past slaughters and still covered in the remains of his last victim, and his reactions provide this The Deer Hunter-evoking final round of Russian roulette its grotesque power.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
These tools, called figures of speech, are valuable for evoking emotions, explaining important concepts and improving our relationships with others.
—Liz Guthridge, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Kim Kardashian is evoking Eartha Kitt!
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
In recent years, modern games have started evoking the blocky polygons and smeary textures of early 3D games to appeal to nostalgic 20- and 30-somethings.
—Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
Embrace Emotional Connection Through Storytelling Hallmark’s power lies in evoking emotions—nostalgia, hope, joy.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
What are these photographs evoking?
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Evoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evoking. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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