eliciting

verb

present participle of elicit
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 Moderna's vaccine is deemed safe and effective, eliciting a stronger immune response, especially in those over 50. — Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Peralta is eliciting whiffs at a career-worst rate, and a strikeout rate that used to sit above 30 percent has tumbled down to the league average this year. — Tim Britton, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 Then the band paused for dramatic effect, eliciting cheers from the audience, who was largely on their feet. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026 Despite eliciting bids up to $650,000, the lot failed to reach its reserve and was passed. — Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026 Sports fans might roll their eyes at the idea of a celebrity golf tournament carrying real stakes or eliciting real feelings from the competitors involved. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026 Less than three years ago, revolving sushi restaurant Kura Sushi opened on Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza, eliciting long waits for its video game-style service. — Jenna Thompson july 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026 While no acts had performed on stage, a steady stream of military aircraft roared across the sky, eliciting gasps and cheers from the attendants making their way into the outdoor venue near the Washington Monument. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026 Third baseman Austin Riley is eliciting heretofore unseen levels of skepticism too. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliciting
  1. evoking
  2. inspiring
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  • The reception desk is accented by an angular brass piece evoking an airplane wing, and the Academy’s four class colors—blue, silver, red, and gold—show up in the carpeting and at the various entrances to the property.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The collection includes rings, necklaces and earrings, all evoking the visual language and style of the spooky season movie.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of evoking
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  • What is certain is that the murders caused a national sensation and continue to capture the public imagination, inspiring numerous books, movies, TV shows, and documentaries.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Kristen does this with a voice that is authentically hers, inspiring all women to tap into their self-confidence.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of inspiring

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