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evoke

[ih-vohk] / ɪˈvoʊk /


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Mr. Holden flashes between depictions of a staggering 35 characters, using only his voice and changes in physical bearing to evoke them with uncanny precision, to say nothing of unflagging energy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

The pairing of Chris’ vulnerability with Cindy’s crustiness evoke aspects of the intergenerational relationship in Samuel D. Hunter’s “Little Bear Ridge Road,” though “Eat Me” lacks Hunter’s psychological acuity and sustained dramatic focus.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

For fans of a certain vintage, the sight of Los Cafeteros playing in three stripes will evoke memories of a hirsute Carlos Valderrama captaining his team at Italia '90.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

“See how El Greco uses contrast to evoke emotional yearning.”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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