evokes

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But there’s an educational sweetness reminiscent of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” and the frolicsome theatricality occasionally evokes the cheeky charm of “Avenue Q.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Thus far, however, this effort has yielded only a few dozen genetically modified long-haired mice, which evokes the Aesopian adage about the mountain that labored and brought forth a mouse.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Australia's ballad "Eclipse" evokes a love affair between planets.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The red and white checkerboard of Croatia's home kit is another classic design that evokes tournaments past.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 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