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evoke

[ih-vohk] / ɪˈvoʊk /


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The first sheet becomes the main course: four crisp, savory egg tarts with pancetta, pecorino and enough black pepper to evoke cacio e pepe.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

Mr. Argue’s arrangements evoke that same sense of vulnerability, of raw emotion, blending bold sweeps of strings with spare passages.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

These sounds evoke a special kind of nostalgia for me.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

"It's doing exactly what it's supposed to be doing because these stories are supposed to evoke something within our society."

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

The ghost might hear her too; she did not know whether her voice would evoke it or disperse it.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston

It gives the show a communal and intimate feel, putting him among the crowd - as though performing at the world's biggest house party in the local town the design evokes.

From BBC Jun. 28, 2026

Despite the movie’s bleak premise, “Voicemails” strikes a warm and witty tone that evokes rom-com classics by Nora Ephron and Nancy Meyers.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

Brussels often evokes the need for fair competition, pointing to the unfair advantage Chinese companies have because of massive state subsidies.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

Mr. Norman’s title evokes a 1964 Beatles cover on which Lennon sings, “we love you, Mr. Moonlight.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

Under the smoke, that scent—fresh, lemony, aromatic— evokes a memory of sitting on the train next to him, just like I am now7, only we’re going the other way and someone is laughing really loudly.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

Say adios to Argentina: For a great number of soccer fans, Argentina evoked the feeling of getting away with something.

From Slate Jul. 20, 2026

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has evoked maritime "service fees" on ships transiting the strait, which companies are likely to pass on to customers.

From Barron's Jun. 16, 2026

The first Swanson meal to lure families away from the dinner table evoked warm thoughts of Thanksgiving.

From The Wall Street Journal May 12, 2026

The team also used pattern visual evoked potentials – a painless test that measured how well signals travelled from the retina to the visual cortex.

From BBC Apr. 22, 2026

Instead, her smile was apologetic and teary—it evoked compassion rather than fear.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall

Starbucks Korea, with more than 2,000 stores nationwide, found itself embroiled in public uproar last month when it ran a "Tank Day" promotion evoking a deadly military crackdown on a 1980 pro-democracy uprising.

From Barron's Jun. 15, 2026

A violin floats between the guitars, evoking country earthiness with an elegiac tone.

From The Wall Street Journal May 12, 2026

With Big Bear Lake glittering in the distance, he raises each foot in a kneading motion — evoking a bald eagle massage.

From Los Angeles Times May 2, 2026

The film’s portrayal of The Jackson 5 years aims for even rosier nostalgia, evoking memories of hearing a young Michael’s voice, cascading over the radio waves and into the hearts of millions.

From Salon Apr. 25, 2026

“Good luck, rookies,” one boy called out, evoking a laugh from his teammates.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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