cameo

noun

cam·eo | \ ˈka-mē-ˌō

plural cameos

Definition of cameo

1a : a gem carved in relief (see relief entry 1 sense 6) especially : a small piece of sculpture on a stone or shell cut in relief in one layer with another contrasting layer serving as background

b : a small medallion (see medallion sense 2) with a profiled head in relief

2 : a carving or sculpture made in the manner of a cameo

3 : a usually brief literary or filmic piece that brings into delicate or sharp relief the character of a person, place, or event his cameos and short commentaries on men and manners— R. T. Dunlop

4 : a small theatrical role usually performed by a well-known actor and often limited to a single scene A major star appears in a cameo in the movie. broadly : a brief appearance or role

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He has a brief cameo in the film.

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Lisa Rinna — and even includes a cameo from Andy Cohen! — Helen Murphy, PEOPLE.com, "RHONY's Luann de Lesseps Releases Glamorous Music Video for New Song 'Feelin' Jovani'," 13 June 2019 Before the royals made their grand appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the traditional Royal Air Force flypast, Louis made an adorably grumpy cameo from the window with big sister Princess Charlotte. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Prince Louis Makes His Royal Public Debut at Trooping of the Colour 2019," 8 June 2019 Totally understandable, considering the video packs in important moments from not one but four iconic films and includes an unforgettable cameo from Kris Jenner, which is no small feat. — Kara Nesvig, Teen Vogue, ""Thank U, Next" Director on the "Mean Girls" Scene Cut From Ariana Grande's Video," 1 Dec. 2018 The alleged scheme to copy the technology includes a cameo from Michael Milken, the financier who famously pleaded guilty in 1990 to violating securities laws. — Sara Randazzo, WSJ, "Bike Maker Peloton Claims Flywheel Copied Its Technology," 13 Sep. 2018 Women like Judith Arcana, 76, a Jane who served as a consultant on the film and also makes a cameo. — Kayla Webley Adler, Marie Claire, "'Ask For Jane' Offers a Terrifying Look at a World Without 'Roe v. Wade'," 16 May 2019 Speaking of surprise appearances…Jordyn Woods made a cameo during Jaden Smith’s set. — De Elizabeth, Teen Vogue, "Best Stage Moments From Coachella 2019," 14 Apr. 2019 Leslie also made a cameo during Harington's hosting gig on Saturday Night Live over the weekend. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kit Harington and Rose Leslie Have a Sweet Night Out in NYC," 9 Apr. 2019 The tabby might have even made a cameo on Adam's Instagram recently, playing in a Gucci shoe box (causal). — Blair Donovan, Country Living, "So, Did 'The Voice' Coach Blake Shelton Ever Have a Cat and Did She Actually Die?," 24 Mar. 2019

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