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 reports coming from China are evocative of those from the first, confusing days of the Covid pandemic, and the W.H.O. is still urging China to share more information about the origin of that outbreak, five years on.
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Stephanie Nolen, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Guides say the South Fork of the American River is a perfect introduction to river rafting, thanks to its evocative scenery, relatively mild Class III rapids and proximity to campgrounds and the pleasant town of Placerville.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
And the meal is coming together oddly, with extra ingredients tossed to the side (or, in one evocative case, lined up neatly in the dish dryer).
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
The cinematography by Teck Zee Tan is also stellar, relying on evocative lens flares and rich blues to add style to this grungy war film.
—Robert Daniels, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Stephanie Nolen, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Guides say the South Fork of the American River is a perfect introduction to river rafting, thanks to its evocative scenery, relatively mild Class III rapids and proximity to campgrounds and the pleasant town of Placerville.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
And the meal is coming together oddly, with extra ingredients tossed to the side (or, in one evocative case, lined up neatly in the dish dryer).
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
The cinematography by Teck Zee Tan is also stellar, relying on evocative lens flares and rich blues to add style to this grungy war film.
—Robert Daniels, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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