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evoke

[ih-vohk] / ɪˈvoʊk /


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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

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

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

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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