as in evoked
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 elicited
The king, for his part, elicited multiple standing ovations from Democrats and Republicans who listened with rapt attention.
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Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The key element by which fascism elicited widespread devotion was its deep understanding of human psychology.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Her teammates intercepted her and commenced a celebration that finally elicited a Nelson smile.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
But Khalil’s killing elicited widespread opprobrium.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
One of Kentucky’s best new-school distilleries, Bardstown Bourbon Company, has had a pretty rough year, but one of the main reasons has not elicited much sympathy.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
The project has gained attention far beyond the synagogue’s walls, and elicited a range of mourning practices that go beyond reciting the traditional prayer.
—Stewart Ain, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
The shouty missive elicited no major pushback from foreign leaders.
—Serge Schmemann, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Space exploration is a symbol of science at its most sophisticated, but the subject has always elicited a few prurient chuckles among civilians about what day-to-day life must really be like for the astronauts.
—Michael Tedder, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2026
Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The key element by which fascism elicited widespread devotion was its deep understanding of human psychology.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Her teammates intercepted her and commenced a celebration that finally elicited a Nelson smile.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
But Khalil’s killing elicited widespread opprobrium.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
One of Kentucky’s best new-school distilleries, Bardstown Bourbon Company, has had a pretty rough year, but one of the main reasons has not elicited much sympathy.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
The project has gained attention far beyond the synagogue’s walls, and elicited a range of mourning practices that go beyond reciting the traditional prayer.
—Stewart Ain, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
The shouty missive elicited no major pushback from foreign leaders.
—Serge Schmemann, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Space exploration is a symbol of science at its most sophisticated, but the subject has always elicited a few prurient chuckles among civilians about what day-to-day life must really be like for the astronauts.
—Michael Tedder, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elicited
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And a Cherry Blossom Sour with bourbon, sake and cherry herring liqueur evoked a classic Stone Fence cocktail, but one built with the faraway stones of the East.—
Mike Sutter,
San Antonio Express-News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The former sent out an oversized black and white polka dot skirt—a wink to the retro print—styled with a textured top and gladiator sandals, while Dries Van Noten’s red and white abstract set evoked Mediterranean nonchalance.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
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What a shame if our children’s children could not be inspired by the wonders of the night sky.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The killings inspired community concerns about security at the multistory complex in the Brownsville neighborhood, including what some said was a need for more security cameras.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Elicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elicited. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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