evoke
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Colored-pencil illustrations evoke a faded softness, while comic-style panels zoom in, frame by frame, as different actions unfold.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
“The home showcases a collection of reclaimed light fixtures, rich natural materials, and architectural details that evoke the character of a refined wine-country retreat while remaining perfectly suited to Los Angeles living.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026
Pedestrians crossing the bridge pass through a fabricated interior, a cavern-like space printed in 3D realism and enhanced with a specially designed scent to evoke the dank, earthy aroma of humankind’s early habitations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026
Englishness can evoke two broad emotions: a benign feeling or divisiveness.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
“But let’s take it one step at a time. Find the least dangerous situation that can evoke some spontaneity in you.”
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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Ms. Millard, a writer of narrative histories including 2011’s “Destiny of the Republic,” about the assassination of James A. Garfield, vividly evokes the Brazilian rainforest and its dangers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
If his first name inevitably evokes Arthurian legend, Fery’s march through the draw gave Britain reason to believe again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
Ojomu noted that Swift might go for "her fairytale moment" with something that "evokes the look of a princess ball gown" for her main dress.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 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
It is the hand that evokes love, and creates a twin soul for every person in the world.
From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho
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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
The image evoked dominance at sea, as Iran's armed forces continue a blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas in peacetime.
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026
All have evoked strong emotions among her followers.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
It can hold the spectrum of emotions evoked in therapy, as well as the silences.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
His talking to Max had evoked again in him that urge to talk, to tell, to try to make his feelings known.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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The 41-year-old Goodrem, who had a string of international hits in the early 2000s, has raised hopes of a first win for her country with "Eclipse", a song evoking a romantic alignment of the planets.
From Barron's ● May 16, 2026
Natasha Katz provides the ballet’s choreographic episodes with lighting that casts them in a rainbow of dusky hues, some evoking archaic temple architecture.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 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
When the signal finally did flicker back into life there was a long silence before the voice of Christina Koch crackled back to mission control, evoking memories of the Apollo era.
From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2026
My heart felt like the Grinch’s, expanding three sizes with Elle’s voice evoking all the Whos in Who-ville singing on Christmas Day.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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