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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The new VoloXPro takes design cues from Volocopter’s flagship VoloCity electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, but is lighter than its predecessor.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
The Arlo bar cabinet's brass hardware is reminiscent of polished cufflinks; the Bianca chair's sloping lines take cues from Bianca Jagger's signature white pantsuit.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Makris and his co-author, Cadine Navarro, want to further investigate whether other environmental cues, such as wind, could be sensed by plants in similar ways.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
These are fundamentally different from campaigns that simply borrow cultural cues.
—Angelique Kuiper, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
Driven by expectation, context and social cues rather than pharmacology, the placebo effect is often dismissed as all in the mind.
—Phil Starks, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
Joseph is also reading social cues.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Kurtsie has become more relaxed and confident, taking behavioral cues from Bakari’s calm demeanor around caretakers.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
Rooms Toor's 234 rooms and suites take their design cues from the city’s green spaces, translating into muted hues, organic patterns, and warm wood tones that feel both current and calming.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The new VoloXPro takes design cues from Volocopter’s flagship VoloCity electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, but is lighter than its predecessor.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
The Arlo bar cabinet's brass hardware is reminiscent of polished cufflinks; the Bianca chair's sloping lines take cues from Bianca Jagger's signature white pantsuit.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Makris and his co-author, Cadine Navarro, want to further investigate whether other environmental cues, such as wind, could be sensed by plants in similar ways.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
These are fundamentally different from campaigns that simply borrow cultural cues.
—Angelique Kuiper, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
Driven by expectation, context and social cues rather than pharmacology, the placebo effect is often dismissed as all in the mind.
—Phil Starks, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
Joseph is also reading social cues.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Kurtsie has become more relaxed and confident, taking behavioral cues from Bakari’s calm demeanor around caretakers.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cues
aligns
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The son of South Dakota Hall of Fame coach Fred Tibbetts, his transition into the WNBA aligns closely with his father’s career.—
Annie Costabile,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 22-year-old playmaker aligns with offensive tackle Monroe Freeling and nose tackle Lee Hunter at the top of the team’s draft class.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Cues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cues. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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