cues

Example Sentences

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Poster playfully refers to Anderson as “The Maestro” and remains struck by how fresh the music cues feel in the context of the films.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

According to Worldpanel, over half of weight-loss jab users surveyed describe their approach to eating as "mindful", meaning they are guided by hunger cues rather than habit or routine.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

From there, the recipe happily takes its cues from your day.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2026

Chatbots can’t pick up cues from patients’ facial expressions, or notice when their eyes are welling with tears.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

The second implication of these studies is that nonverbal cues are as or more important than verbal cues.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell