Cue
Cue noun - A slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation).
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Synonyms for Cue
Foreshadowing and cue are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Foreshadowing" instead a noun "Cue".
Nearby Words: cued, cueing
Foreshadowing
Foreshadowing noun - Something believed to be a sign or warning of a future event.
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Synonyms for Foreshadowing
Cue and foreshadowing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cue" instead a noun "Foreshadowing".
Nearby Words: foreshadow, foreshadowed
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- Poggle proves uncooperative, and Anakin uses Force Grip on him; cue the Imperial March, foreshadowing Anakin's impending transformation into Darth Vader.
Source: Call Forward / Star Wars - Sometimes the drop-in character's arrival is presaged by an ironic foreshadowing — see Inadvertent Entrance Cue.
Source: Drop-In Character - Foreshadowing: The notes on the back of the Zombie Strike SledgeFire's box says "Next Build: for one-handed blasting", cue the Hammershot that does just that.
Source: Toys / NERF Brand
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