as in clues
a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
taking a cue from nature, scientists are developing safe and effective insecticides using insect hormones
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Recent Examples of cues
Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, Volonort Airbike takes cues from Star Wars, resembling a speeder bike capable of reaching 124 mph through jet propulsion.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Certain skills can be developed to more accurately grasp what facial cues actually mean.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
Your body needs time, consistent routines and light cues to reset.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
The Snapchat map often reveals bitmojis and other cues that hint at a user’s age or gender.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Thought to be named after Japan’s Mount Fuji by genre pioneer Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Barrister in the 1960s, fújì took cues from the wéré music played during Ramadan to wake and entertain Muslims for the Sahur meal before dawn.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2025
Restaurants like the Twisted Fern and Handle also take their cues from the seasons with creative starters and entrees.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Ruehle is practically legendary in baseball now for the wit inherent in his song cues, as well as for making sure the energy doesn’t flag in the stadium.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
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The Calm team worked with the film’s sound designer, Lee Salevan, and composer Bryce Dessner, utilizing the film’s sound stems and score cues overlaid with sections of dialogue from Bentley and Greg Kwedar’s script.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, Volonort Airbike takes cues from Star Wars, resembling a speeder bike capable of reaching 124 mph through jet propulsion.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Certain skills can be developed to more accurately grasp what facial cues actually mean.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
Your body needs time, consistent routines and light cues to reset.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
The Snapchat map often reveals bitmojis and other cues that hint at a user’s age or gender.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Thought to be named after Japan’s Mount Fuji by genre pioneer Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Barrister in the 1960s, fújì took cues from the wéré music played during Ramadan to wake and entertain Muslims for the Sahur meal before dawn.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2025
Restaurants like the Twisted Fern and Handle also take their cues from the seasons with creative starters and entrees.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Ruehle is practically legendary in baseball now for the wit inherent in his song cues, as well as for making sure the energy doesn’t flag in the stadium.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cues
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Taylor has since addressed the criticism and said her character’s experience aligns with those of Black women's real lives.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The brand’s focus on supplement absorption, biohacking and longevity aligns with growing consumer interest in the region.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Cues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cues. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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