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
Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Employees look to leaders for cues.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The new space took cues from the body of water for its design, inspired by the serenity of the changing tides.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
There is a real seriousness to the score — the scheming bad-guy music has the artfulness of Prokofiev, and even the sneaking-around cues have musical integrity and structure.
—Tim Greiving, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
University of Bremen researchers have demonstrated how a unique pathway – where sensory cues travel as signals on waves of gamma rhythms to our processing center – is responsible for our ability to focus on one thing and block out all the other noise along the way.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
This guidance is murky enough that developers must interpret vague ideological cues, then quietly calibrate what their models can say, show, or even learn to avoid crossing a line that’s never clearly drawn.
—Craig Spencer, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
Bryan’s specific brand of 2010s tailgate country is a party in and of itself, but the light and sound cues of the live show punched things up, and his on-stage antics brought it all home.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
That's important since, for example, mortgage rates take cues from the 10-year Treasury yield , which has declined somewhat since last Friday.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Employees look to leaders for cues.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The new space took cues from the body of water for its design, inspired by the serenity of the changing tides.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
There is a real seriousness to the score — the scheming bad-guy music has the artfulness of Prokofiev, and even the sneaking-around cues have musical integrity and structure.
—Tim Greiving, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
University of Bremen researchers have demonstrated how a unique pathway – where sensory cues travel as signals on waves of gamma rhythms to our processing center – is responsible for our ability to focus on one thing and block out all the other noise along the way.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
This guidance is murky enough that developers must interpret vague ideological cues, then quietly calibrate what their models can say, show, or even learn to avoid crossing a line that’s never clearly drawn.
—Craig Spencer, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
Bryan’s specific brand of 2010s tailgate country is a party in and of itself, but the light and sound cues of the live show punched things up, and his on-stage antics brought it all home.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
That's important since, for example, mortgage rates take cues from the 10-year Treasury yield , which has declined somewhat since last Friday.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
The Chloe x Mother capsule evokes the swinging spirit of the 1960s, taking cues from the sisters’ favorite vintage finds and the on-screen stars who defined the decade.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Employees look to leaders for cues.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The new space took cues from the body of water for its design, inspired by the serenity of the changing tides.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
There is a real seriousness to the score — the scheming bad-guy music has the artfulness of Prokofiev, and even the sneaking-around cues have musical integrity and structure.
—Tim Greiving, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
University of Bremen researchers have demonstrated how a unique pathway – where sensory cues travel as signals on waves of gamma rhythms to our processing center – is responsible for our ability to focus on one thing and block out all the other noise along the way.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
This guidance is murky enough that developers must interpret vague ideological cues, then quietly calibrate what their models can say, show, or even learn to avoid crossing a line that’s never clearly drawn.
—Craig Spencer, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
Bryan’s specific brand of 2010s tailgate country is a party in and of itself, but the light and sound cues of the live show punched things up, and his on-stage antics brought it all home.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
That's important since, for example, mortgage rates take cues from the 10-year Treasury yield , which has declined somewhat since last Friday.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
The Chloe x Mother capsule evokes the swinging spirit of the 1960s, taking cues from the sisters’ favorite vintage finds and the on-screen stars who defined the decade.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Employees look to leaders for cues.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The new space took cues from the body of water for its design, inspired by the serenity of the changing tides.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
There is a real seriousness to the score — the scheming bad-guy music has the artfulness of Prokofiev, and even the sneaking-around cues have musical integrity and structure.
—Tim Greiving, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
University of Bremen researchers have demonstrated how a unique pathway – where sensory cues travel as signals on waves of gamma rhythms to our processing center – is responsible for our ability to focus on one thing and block out all the other noise along the way.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
This guidance is murky enough that developers must interpret vague ideological cues, then quietly calibrate what their models can say, show, or even learn to avoid crossing a line that’s never clearly drawn.
—Craig Spencer, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
Bryan’s specific brand of 2010s tailgate country is a party in and of itself, but the light and sound cues of the live show punched things up, and his on-stage antics brought it all home.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
That's important since, for example, mortgage rates take cues from the 10-year Treasury yield , which has declined somewhat since last Friday.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cues
aligns
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The initiative aligns with Christ Fellowship’s mission to bring care to the community, said CEO and executive director of Caring for Miami, Ashley Giritli.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Be sure to ask questions and ask to see sketches to make sure your vision aligns with your designer’s.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
5 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cues. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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