Thesaurus results for EVOCATIVE

evocative

adjective

i-ˈvä-kə-tiv

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 There is nothing more evocative of a pure Love Island experience than a heartbroken rage split in costume. —

Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 22 June 2026 Some favorites primed for summer include the citrusy-sweet Lemon Pomegranate Cream, the fresh and evocative Rain-Kissed Leaves, and the warm, floral Country Chic. —

Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 15 June 2026 Drawing on their legacy, Laura Ashley has recently launched a perfume range, including Serene Meadows, a fresh, green fragrance with notes of ylang-ylang and neroli, evocative of the British countryside. —

Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 The latter work is so much more evocative and vivid, with precise details and specific senses and feelings. —

Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for evocative

Recent Examples of Synonyms for evocative

reminiscent

Adjective

This pragmatic approach, reminiscent of Brazil's 1994 and 2002 World Cup wins, may be more palatable with Ancelotti at the helm.

— Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
The result is a creamy, satisfying side reminiscent of risotto.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026