as in clue
a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
there are indications that a medical breakthrough in the treatment of the disease is imminent
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Recent Examples of indication
And if her latest front-row arrival is any indication, the 818 founder is making the argument that a cape might be the only layer worth reaching for this season.
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Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
If the first two months of 2026 are any indication, this year will belong to those who are unafraid to be vulnerable, intentional and fully present.
—Becca Brazil, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
That offers no indication as to what their intent was with this war.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 27 Feb. 2026
Past performance gives no indication of future results.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
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Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
If the first two months of 2026 are any indication, this year will belong to those who are unafraid to be vulnerable, intentional and fully present.
—Becca Brazil, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
That offers no indication as to what their intent was with this war.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 27 Feb. 2026
Past performance gives no indication of future results.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indication
Noun
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Arizona investigators continue to look for leads into the Nancy Guthrie abduction case, as the search for clues enters its fourth week and appears to be a statistical outlier, according to FBI data and an expert.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Between feminine floral notes, subtle citrus hints, warm earthy touches, and robust musky undertones, there are so many fragrance types to explore, and why settle on just one?—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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Expect some hints dropped this week.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There was an opportunity to write in needs not covered by the funding formula, and the most common suggestions were social workers (who can help families and students navigate difficulty or community resources), mental health workers, school safety, and dyslexia services.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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Wu said the cost escalations for the project have largely been due to community feedback, with suggestions from the public baked into the project.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Rehabilitative strategies that rely on multisensory processing could boost outcomes, such as using canes for mobility or auditory aids that allow the newly-sighted to simultaneously use cues from other senses while learning to see.—
Sachin Rawat,
Big Think,
2 Mar. 2026
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The cuisine is Alsatian, with a mix of French and German influences, and takes cues from the region’s traditional brasseries.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Perhaps its incorporation of vogue ideas dazzles critics who might otherwise discern its awfulness (Amazon’s Transparent).—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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While Moore and her friend ran through some ideas, her son picked up a camera, began taking pictures, and directed them to strike certain poses.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Indication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indication. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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