as in evoking
to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved)
the role elicited the actress's flair for comedy that previous directors had overlooked
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Recent Examples of eliciting
Typography is equally important in eliciting emotional responses.
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Jessica Wong, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Occasionally, the lower-deck windows plunged into the churning gray water, eliciting awestruck ooohs and appreciative laughter.
—Heather Steinberger, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
Every cast member simultaneously chose Gaby without hesitation, eliciting big laughs from the crowd.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 17 Oct. 2024
The sculpture is held up by a crane, and some people see it as a marionette, eliciting both laughs, criticisms, and discussions.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 12 Oct. 2024
The outdoor effigy has been eliciting snickers, sneers — and the ire of politicians, who have called it a stunt.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 10 Oct. 2024
The demonstrators, affiliated with Youth Demand, an offshoot of a student division of climate action group Just Stop Oil, were arrested after one poured a red liquid on the floor, eliciting gasps.
—News Desk, Artforum, 9 Oct. 2024
As employees see their efforts eliciting impact, many authentically evolve into influencer status—not only serving as direct voices for the company via reshares but also engaging with their own audiences and developing relationships with other influencers and communities.
—Sal Viveros, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Adam Pearce vowed Drew McIntyre and CM Punk would not be getting physical tonight, eliciting boos.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Jessica Wong, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Occasionally, the lower-deck windows plunged into the churning gray water, eliciting awestruck ooohs and appreciative laughter.
—Heather Steinberger, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
Every cast member simultaneously chose Gaby without hesitation, eliciting big laughs from the crowd.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 17 Oct. 2024
The sculpture is held up by a crane, and some people see it as a marionette, eliciting both laughs, criticisms, and discussions.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 12 Oct. 2024
The outdoor effigy has been eliciting snickers, sneers — and the ire of politicians, who have called it a stunt.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 10 Oct. 2024
The demonstrators, affiliated with Youth Demand, an offshoot of a student division of climate action group Just Stop Oil, were arrested after one poured a red liquid on the floor, eliciting gasps.
—News Desk, Artforum, 9 Oct. 2024
As employees see their efforts eliciting impact, many authentically evolve into influencer status—not only serving as direct voices for the company via reshares but also engaging with their own audiences and developing relationships with other influencers and communities.
—Sal Viveros, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Adam Pearce vowed Drew McIntyre and CM Punk would not be getting physical tonight, eliciting boos.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Eliciting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliciting. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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