Thesaurus results for EVOCATIVE

evocative

adjective

i-ˈvä-kə-tiv

Definition of evocative

as in reminiscent

provoking a memory or mental association the Italian-American restaurant is decorated in a manner evocative of the charming outdoor cafés in Italy

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Recent Examples of evocative The scenery is so quintessential North Florida, with the giant oaks forming the canopy overhead that gives the trail its namesake and the rolling countryside is very evocative of the Deep South. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 The book is notable for its intellectual depth and evocative descriptions of finding and entering the many lakes, as well as the vivid sensory impressions of swimming in each different location. — Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026 Heartthrob, fashion model, trendsetter and pin-up, Best was conflicted and contradictory, evocative and elegant. — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 And Tolkien’s once-reassuring words were paired with evocative horror imagery. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for evocative

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reminiscent

Adjective

The cut is reminiscent of the C-cut, but this version is significantly softer, more precise, and more contemporary than the original.

— Lucy Binder, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026
On the Chinese side of the border, in the autonomous region of Tibet, the deluge overwhelmed Gyirong Port, a major border crossing with Nepal that, in scenes reminiscent of a disaster movie, appears to have been completely washed away.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026

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