Allusion and Cue

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Allusion noun - Passing reference or indirect mention.

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Cue and allusion are semantically related in inkling topic. In some cases you can use "Cue" instead a noun "Allusion".

Nearby Words: allusive, alluded, alluding, allusively

Cue noun - A slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation).

Usage example: taking a cue from nature, scientists are developing safe and effective insecticides using insect hormones

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Allusion and cue are semantically related in inkling topic. You can use "Allusion" instead a noun "Cue".

Nearby Words: cued, cueing

good	good allusion	good cue
musical	musical allusion	musical cue
clear	clear allusion	clear cue
similar	similar allusion	similar cue
Other adjectives: brief, single, obvious, small, little, subtle, deliberate, early, possible, funny, visual.

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