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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
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Daylength is one of the most reliable environmental cues available to an organism.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The model retains all of the aesthetic cues of the original Adrenaline GTS 10 from 2009, but updates the Y2K sneaker with modernized comfort.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Taking design cues from the ‘80s, the timepiece have been spotted on the wrists of Boston Celtic Jayson Tatum.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
The app’s real-time responsiveness to vocal cues is especially valuable for the 80% of Muslims whose native language is not Arabic.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 26 May 2026
Ferrari's new car features a historic powertrain Aside from taking design cues from an ex-Apple designer and a five-seat layout, the biggest difference between the Luce and any other Ferrari model in existence is its powertrain.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Just like in the early days of the Iran war, stocks were taking their cues again from the oil and bond markets.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 23 May 2026
The swarming, swirling behavior of flying insects around our porch and street lights is therefore the result of their disorientation because of a source of artificial light, rather than their attraction to it for heat, navigational cues, or escape direction.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026
Noun
The device guides the insects using ultraviolet light and vibration cues.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Daylength is one of the most reliable environmental cues available to an organism.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The model retains all of the aesthetic cues of the original Adrenaline GTS 10 from 2009, but updates the Y2K sneaker with modernized comfort.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Taking design cues from the ‘80s, the timepiece have been spotted on the wrists of Boston Celtic Jayson Tatum.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
The app’s real-time responsiveness to vocal cues is especially valuable for the 80% of Muslims whose native language is not Arabic.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 26 May 2026
Ferrari's new car features a historic powertrain Aside from taking design cues from an ex-Apple designer and a five-seat layout, the biggest difference between the Luce and any other Ferrari model in existence is its powertrain.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Just like in the early days of the Iran war, stocks were taking their cues again from the oil and bond markets.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 23 May 2026
The swarming, swirling behavior of flying insects around our porch and street lights is therefore the result of their disorientation because of a source of artificial light, rather than their attraction to it for heat, navigational cues, or escape direction.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cues
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Juan Francisco Magdaleno Gomez A T-Mobile receipt with the surname Gomez and a notebook with an email address provided clues to the identity of a man whose body was found on June 28, 2022.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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But even though police have not identified a suspect or disclosed a motive, there are enough clues to give us some inkling about what transpired.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
2 June 2026
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In this volume are all the wild, enthused lines, stoked for life’s daily mysteries, and all the tender elevations that we have been used to experiencing in the poetry of Eileen Myles!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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The hotel sits inside the airport terminal with elevators leading directly to the security lines.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Keytruda alone has 44 indications and generated more than $30 billion in sales for Merck last year.—
Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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The results showed that the vehicle moves stably on sand, however, the experiments also spotlighted clear indications for improvements, Schmidt says.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
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In Sevastopol, the largest city in Crimea and the traditional base of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, Reuters witnesses reported long queues at filling stations.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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Skipping immigration queues and having someone guide you through unfamiliar terminals can make a noticeable difference, particularly in major hubs where congestion is common.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2026
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The strategy aligns with a broader shift occurring across China’s electric vehicle market.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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That time frame also aligns with the post-pandemic affordability squeeze.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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The gold bar could be found after any clue, organizers said, with additional hints being released throughout the summer, gradually making the location of the gold easier to identify.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The space uses deep greens, wood, bronze touches, and hints of kelp forests to create a warm and distinctive atmosphere.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Dark wood, red cushions, thick green curtains, white columns, sparkling chandeliers, and touches of gold and silver fill the spaces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The grand walled Greco-Roman settlement is entered through 2nd-century Hadrian’s Arch and includes the Temple of Zeus, the Hippodrome, the Temple of Artemis and the Forum’s oval colonnade of 56 Corinthian columns.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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There’s also a useful guide to Lisbon with some genuinely off-radar suggestions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Elon Musk, Elizabeth Warren and lots of policy wonks have suggestions to help workers hit by automation.—
Shira Ovide,
Washington Post,
2 June 2026
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“Cues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cues. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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