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evoke

[ih-vohk] / ɪˈvoʊk /


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As the Royal Pop is on a lanyard, it manages to evoke both a traditional masculine pocket watch and a fashion accessory that can be hung from a handbag.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The role should evoke the word’s maternal roots, the sense of comfort and care that a house mother elicits.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Beneath its parasol of trees, the memorial remains the most tranquil of civic sites, welcoming visitors to pause on granite benches slightly elevated above a mosaic tiled floor meant to evoke a classical temple.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

In contrast, Altman's name struck potential jurors as familiar but did not evoke strong opinion.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Some scales are loosely based on the music of other cultures, and are used when the composer wants to evoke the music of another place or time.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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