Cue and Reference

Cue

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

Reference and cue are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reference" instead a noun "Cue".

Nearby Words: cued, cueing

Reference

Reference noun - Something mentioned in a text as providing related and especially supporting information.
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Synonyms for Reference

Cue and reference are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cue" instead a noun "Reference".

How words are described

good good cue good reference
musical musical cue musical reference
clear clear cue clear reference
similar similar cue similar reference
Other adjectives: common, specific, brief, original, single, obvious, overt, small, actual, big, huge, little, quick, subtle, deliberate, early, repeated, possible, funny, visual.

Both words in one sentence

  • Lampshaded the Obscure Reference Cue Geils' remarking 'Wow, that's a really old reference.'
  • Manga / Saiyuki Cue the Sun: Happens over and over in the manga, usually in reference to Sanzo and sometimes the whole group.
  • Power Walk Cue the composite images, especially the Game of Thrones reference.
    Source: Power Walk
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Reference and Cue. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cue/reference
Cue & Reference. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/cue/reference>.
Reference or Cue. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/cue/reference.
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