evocative
adjective
evoc·a·tive
i-ˈvä-kə-tiv 
: evoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
settings … so evocative that they bring tears to the eyes—
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evocatively
adverb
evocativeness
noun
Examples of evocative in a Sentence
He wrote a powerful and evocative biography.
the Italian-American restaurant is decorated in a manner evocative of the charming outdoor cafés in Italy
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There are certain nods to how a straightforward documentary would treat the interviews, like walks through neighborhoods and evocative b-roll.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
Alternating between clean and distorted tones, Below generated swarms of evocative noises, wild, mechanical and otherwise.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2024
While the historic Slane Castle provides an evocative backdrop to the brand, Alex emphasizes that the whiskey must earn its place on its own merits.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Housed in an edgy black speckled vessel with apothecary-style labels and evocative scent descriptions, the candles have quickly built a dedicated following.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
Alternating between clean and distorted tones, Below generated swarms of evocative noises, wild, mechanical and otherwise.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2024
While the historic Slane Castle provides an evocative backdrop to the brand, Alex emphasizes that the whiskey must earn its place on its own merits.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Housed in an edgy black speckled vessel with apothecary-style labels and evocative scent descriptions, the candles have quickly built a dedicated following.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
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evocative
adjective
evoc·a·tive
i-ˈväk-ət-iv
: having the power to evoke an especially emotional response
an evocative photograph
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