evoking

verb

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present participle of evoke
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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 Clearly, the key to evoking the holiday spirit with a basic little black dress or skirt is through a statement coat with crystal embellishments. — 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

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“Evoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evoking. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.

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