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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
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The owner and co-founder of the bar took his inspirational cues from extensive travel across Japan.
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Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Powell, remaining in the city, emerged a week later with some musical cues.
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Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
The Great American State Fair takes its cues from the World's Fairs of old, which showcased the achievements of nations across the globe and were popular throughout the early- to mid-20th century.
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Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Novels feed on interiority and screen writing relies on external visual cues.
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Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
Designer Anita Yokota told Real Simple that calming the eye starts with reconnecting to natural cues.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Pylon takes cues from grunge, Midwest emo, and ‘90s radio rock with a run of features to back it up, including Hayley Williams, Turnstile’s Brendan Yates, Pinegrove’s Evan Stephens, Deftones’ Chino Moreno, Matty Healy and George Daniel of the 1975.
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Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
24 June 2026
Unlike the other luxury swimwear brands on this list that pay homage to the silhouettes and style cues of the ‘80s and ‘90s, Miaou’s suits come with a sly sense of humor and color palette straight from the early aughts.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Noun
Denise Mendez is practicing giving cues to a training dog at the Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center.
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Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The owner and co-founder of the bar took his inspirational cues from extensive travel across Japan.
—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Powell, remaining in the city, emerged a week later with some musical cues.
—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
The Great American State Fair takes its cues from the World's Fairs of old, which showcased the achievements of nations across the globe and were popular throughout the early- to mid-20th century.
—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Novels feed on interiority and screen writing relies on external visual cues.
—
Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
Designer Anita Yokota told Real Simple that calming the eye starts with reconnecting to natural cues.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Pylon takes cues from grunge, Midwest emo, and ‘90s radio rock with a run of features to back it up, including Hayley Williams, Turnstile’s Brendan Yates, Pinegrove’s Evan Stephens, Deftones’ Chino Moreno, Matty Healy and George Daniel of the 1975.
—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
24 June 2026
Unlike the other luxury swimwear brands on this list that pay homage to the silhouettes and style cues of the ‘80s and ‘90s, Miaou’s suits come with a sly sense of humor and color palette straight from the early aughts.
—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cues
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Investors will now be closely watching for clues on Burnham's policy direction, which so far has been scant on details.
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That profile may include your address, relatives, household changes, property ownership and possible financial clues.
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.
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Cruise lines have increasingly invested in their spa offerings in recent years.
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The Ultra name is new as Samsung aligns its foldable with its Galaxy S Ultra branding, positioning it explicitly as its most premium foldable phone.
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Explore our Empower budgeting app guide to see whether this tool aligns with your financial needs and long‑term goals.
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These indications point to a future where automakers fiercely compete for a shrinking number of customers, said Mark Gottfredson, a partner at Bain & Company.
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Health care stocks, meanwhile, were some of the strongest forces pushing upward on the market after a committee of the European Medicines Agency recommended several medicines for approval and the extension for another dozen of their therapeutic indications.
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For example, Netic, a platform that serves HVAC contractors and plumbers, uses AI to analyze job queues and reassign crews based on urgency, location and availability.
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Getting used to my personal queues on how to execute every pitch.
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This vulnerability is exacerbated by public social media activity and widespread data leaks, offering cybercriminals crucial hints.
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Just One is a cooperative word game where duplicate hints get eliminated.
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Steel columns throughout the terminal are structured similarly to trees, and the area is lit by constellation lighting reminiscent of the Appalachian night sky.
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Dust columns could be seen in two capital neighborhoods with typically busy restaurants and other businesses.
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As the technology evolves, so will my suggestions and opinions.
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There are plenty of free online tools that can give you job title suggestions or show you what language is actually in use.
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“Cues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cues. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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