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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in aligns
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cues
Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
The upstairs is heavy on warm wood and brass fixtures with mountaineering cues and photographs, while the lower level is the more modern gallery space.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
Taking cues from OpenAI’s recent voice innovations in ChatGPT, Microsoft has given its AI assistant a human-like conversational ability.
—Jackie Snow, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
Picking up on dating cues can be tough for bi women too.
—Katie Simon, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
Just to the right of the guitars is a shelf that holds pool cues and other supplies.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 17 Oct. 2024
Striking looks, upscale interior The new Equinox borrows exterior design cues including an upright grille and high beltline from the bigger Chevy Traverse, also new this year.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 17 Oct. 2024
Picture a chatbot that doesn't just respond to text queries but can understand tone of voice, analyze facial expressions, and respond with appropriate verbal and visual cues.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
These subtle cues not only reflect the state of the mind but can also reinforce it, creating a cycle of tension and distraction.
—Joseph Sudhip, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Noun
In a rhizomatic network of energy exchanges and cues, our clothing is imbued with life from the start.
—Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
The upstairs is heavy on warm wood and brass fixtures with mountaineering cues and photographs, while the lower level is the more modern gallery space.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
Taking cues from OpenAI’s recent voice innovations in ChatGPT, Microsoft has given its AI assistant a human-like conversational ability.
—Jackie Snow, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
Picking up on dating cues can be tough for bi women too.
—Katie Simon, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
Just to the right of the guitars is a shelf that holds pool cues and other supplies.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 17 Oct. 2024
Striking looks, upscale interior The new Equinox borrows exterior design cues including an upright grille and high beltline from the bigger Chevy Traverse, also new this year.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 17 Oct. 2024
Picture a chatbot that doesn't just respond to text queries but can understand tone of voice, analyze facial expressions, and respond with appropriate verbal and visual cues.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
These subtle cues not only reflect the state of the mind but can also reinforce it, creating a cycle of tension and distraction.
—Joseph Sudhip, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near cues
Cite this Entry
“Cues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cues. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share