as in indication
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 cue
Elise Devlin, New York Times, 16 May 2026
So here’s your cue to experiment at your next yard sale visit.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2026
Her matte red lip and sheer pink looks paired with her signature voluminous locks (cue her Renaissance World Tour moment) will forever go down in history.
—Essence, 26 Mar. 2026
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Noun
So Cohen tells Olympians to have external focus cues to avoid that.
—Elise Devlin, New York Times, 16 May 2026
So here’s your cue to experiment at your next yard sale visit.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Verb
Cue the music, cue the mood lighting, cue the warm smile.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2026
Her matte red lip and sheer pink looks paired with her signature voluminous locks (cue her Renaissance World Tour moment) will forever go down in history.
—Essence, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cue
Noun
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While there are some indications of misuse, for many officers, the excess OT is unwanted.—
Jason Rodriguez,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
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That could always change, but there is currently little indication that the company is preparing a major push.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Many student loan borrowers have reported waiting more than a year (and in some cases, more than two years) for a decision as the department slowly works through the increasing queue of applications.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The queue for vans was growing.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Noun
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And some of the individuals who pulled down the turnovers might provide a few clues about the makeup of the new-look secondary, which is being restocked because Miami traded Minkah Fitzpatrick and opted to not re-sign any of last year’s starting cornerbacks and safeties.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
Noun
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They’re also made with clean lines and a straight, wide-leg fit, resulting in a crisp appearance that works for the office or even a Hamptons weekend.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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With clean lines and contrast side striping, the Sampeel Two-piece Lounge Set feels a step above your typical loungewear.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Look west after sunset on May 20 to witness the waxing crescent moon line up with bright Jupiter.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
19 May 2026
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Oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, March 11, 2026.—
Contessa Brewer,Dawn Giel,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Matching the anything-goes vibe that flows through the resort, the breezy restaurant pavilion is merely a suggestion—ordering lunch or dinner to your private terrace, a candlelit table on the beach, or one of the dozen-or-so secret seating nooks scattered around the property is actively encouraged.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Addressing Canal+‘s investment in UGC, one of France’s top exhibition chains, Saada sought to downplay suggestions of an imminent takeover while leaving the door open to a future acquisition.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
18 May 2026
Noun
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This is Part 3 in a series of columns about the viability of the American university system.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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This column wasn't built on proper English.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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For members of the state’s business community, that was a promising focus, one that closely aligned with their own goals.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The most successful charters are those where yacht, crew, and itinerary align seamlessly with the guests’ intentions.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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“Cue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cue. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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