How to Use take a/one's cue from in a Sentence
take a/one's cue from
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So take a cue from my family and keep a bag of it in your pantry.
—Sam Smart, Bon Appétit, 22 Aug. 2023
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But everyone should take a cue from the model and copy her dinner date look.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2023
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Greenwell’s lyrical prose seems to take a cue from the work in which his narrator finds solace.
—Walt Hunter, The Atlantic, 3 Sep. 2024
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This fall, take a cue from Angelina Jolie and embrace open toes and linen.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
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One is to take a cue from legumes, which, unlike cereals, can fix nitrogen, in a way.
—Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2024
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Or, take a cue from this best-selling shampoo, and moisturize your hair from the inside out.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024
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Frankly, more red carpet stars need to take a cue from Sevigny’s stylebook.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
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Keep in mind that your light positions can take a cue from the gathering spaces and the way your plants are laid out.
—Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 25 Apr. 2022
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Or, take a cue from nail artist Amy Le and turn the mushroom caps into French tips.
—Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Jan. 2023
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Just take a cue from Jane Fonda who lightens up her natural gray strands with some streaks of white.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2023
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Here, take a cue from London’s best with a pinstriped blazer that offers structure and polish.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
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For her own sanity, Evie ought to take a cue from Nora and just walk out of the play and cut these people out of her life.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
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Camilla could take a cue from that dove of peace on the other scepter and refuse to carry the ivory scepter, as a peacemaking gesture to her stepson.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2023
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For a clever way to get the job done, take a cue from Kim Armstrong, which places ecru and various shades of blue on full display.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
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If the trailer is anything to go by, Fallout will take a cue from the video game and mix the doom and gloom with outlandish dark comedy.
—refinery29.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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If the trailer is anything to go by, Fallout will take a cue from the video game and mix the doom and gloom with outlandish dark comedy.
—Olivia Truffaut-Wong, refinery29.com, 12 Apr. 2024
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The Cowboys can take a cue from how the Saints use running back Alvin Kamara.
—Dallas News, 9 June 2022
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If hanging a wreath on your front door feels a tad basic, take a cue from Gillian Segal and opt for a cluster of varying branches.
—Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 11 Aug. 2023
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Styling-wise, take a cue from this model off-duty and sport yours with an elegant leather belt and trendy pair of Adidas Sambas.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 21 June 2024
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Beyond that, take a cue from Thewes and get acquainted with a pair of foam or silicone earplugs, or noise-canceling headphones.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 11 June 2024
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Gardeners can take a cue from nature and use winter as a time to plant seeds of a variety of annual and perennial flowers.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
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In the meantime, thrifters may want to take a cue from this collector’s stroke of good fortune, and always double-check the bottoms of their ceramic goods.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2023
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If your footwear collection could use more cozy pieces, take a cue from Oprah and thousands of reviewers who swear by Dearfoams’ warm options.
—Miles Walls, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
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Otherwise, take a cue from Taylor's performance outfit and go for a flowy, ethereal dress in muted shades of purple, green, or cream.
—Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 20 Mar. 2023
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If a mammoth floor-to-ceiling mural feels too commanding, however, take a cue from Rebecca Amir.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
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Some fans have suggested Rendon take a cue from the Philadelphia Phillies for incentive.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
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Crossbody bags are a staple in every wardrobe, so take a cue from Sarah Jessica Parker and add a practical pick with a thick strap to your lineup now.
—Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 15 May 2023
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Whether you’re betrothed or trying to manifest it, take a cue from Selena Gomez’s minimal approach with a sheer pink shade for something chic and timeless.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2024
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The tags take a cue from historic Green Book travel guides—scaling these features to the millions of hospitality businesses on the platform.
—Jd Shadel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2022
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When one looked particularly promising, McKeon would take a cue from Bruce Wasserstein and grab more of the riches for himself.
—Nathan Vardi, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2021
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