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evocative

[ih-vok-uh-tiv, ih-voh-kuh-] / ɪˈvɒk ə tɪv, ɪˈvoʊ kə- /


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St. Patrick offered evocative details of slaving and missionary work in the lands around the Irish Sea.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

She has channeled that into art, writing the evocative and hilarious tween comedy PEN15.

From Slate • Jun. 23, 2026

Times Book Prize winner Danielle Trussoni — this cozy read blends a clever plot with the author’s evocative descriptions of Parisian food, wine and community reminiscent of Julia Child’s “My Life in France.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

But they’ll soon discover, as his evocative lyrics wash over them, that the LP’s songs aren’t merely about the former Beatle’s past, but our own.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Maybe it was, but like his music, I found his paintings evocative, endearing, and curious.

From "Confessions of a Murder Suspect" by James Patterson




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