Meaning & use
evocation
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The act of bringing a feeling, memory, or image to mind, especially through art, words, or symbols.
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The painting is a powerful evocation of grief and loss.
The old song was such a strong evocation of her childhood that she nearly cried.
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Related to the verb "evoke"; often used in discussions of art, music, and literature to describe how a work stirs particular emotions or memories.
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