cameo

noun

Definition of cameonext
as in scarab

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Recent Examples of cameo Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams and the rest of the Bears' starters made their preseason debuts in cameo fashion, playing just the opening series. — CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026 Last year, Meghan made her first on-screen appearance since leaving Suits, filming a cameo as herself in Close Personal Friends, alongside Lily Collins and Jack Quaid. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 And then there’s the Ren Faire episode, where a McPoyle brothers’ cameo portends a closing joke so distressing my innocent little brain rejected all the warnings of its arrival. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2026 The character returned in the sequel series Star Wars Rebels (2014-2018) as a member of the Rebel Alliance, operating under the codename Fulcrum, and made numerous other cameo appearances in the extended Star Wars universe. — ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cameo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cameo
  1. scarab
  2. cabochon
  3. baguette
  4. rhinestone
  5. solitaire
  6. bauble
  7. teardrop
  8. zircon
Noun
  • Maridueña played Jaime Reyes, a recent college graduate who gains superpowers when an alien scarab latches on to him.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 July 2026
  • The Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica, is a scarab beetle about 3/8-inch long.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Definition of scarab
Noun
  • The symbol has been translated into an 18-karat gold medallion set with cabochon garnets and pavé diamonds, available exclusively at the Mount Street store.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
  • The peas themselves are piled like cabochons over a thin pastry shell, dressed in a tart citrus vinaigrette and studded with slivers of pickled shallots that deliver bracing little sparks of brine against the crisp sweetness of the legumes.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 10 May 2026
Definition of cabochon
Noun
  • The presentation was fascinating — from the polka dots and lighting affects to the oversized noses (with Khn’s standing out like a French baguette and Klek’s swinging about like a cucumber taped where the nostrils should go).
    — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Bo kho is a Vietnamese dish of beef braised in a flavorful broth with lemongrass, star anise, cinnamon, and garlic, commonly eaten with baguette.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of baguette
Noun
  • But the mystery train starts veering off the rails as Flowers wanders away from enjoyable rhinestone reinvention and defaults to the heavy-handed Springsteenian realism that’s sometimes been both his Rosetta stone and his Achilles’ heel.
    — Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
  • What’s even better is that there’s a belt to fit any festival dress code, from western concho belts, dramatic fringe or tassel belts, to sparkling rhinestone styles.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026
Definition of rhinestone
Noun
  • Her engagement ring featured a 12-carat oval blue Ceylon sapphire surrounded by 14 solitaire diamonds and set in 18-karat white gold.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Since marrying The 1975 drummer George Daniel in July 2025, Charli has worn a vintage, round-diamond solitaire engagement ring, reportedly sourced from Claude Morady Estate Jewelry, with a chunky, sculptural platinum wedding band.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of solitaire
Noun
  • The recent Emi Jay clip engraving pop-up had kids grabbing baubles to create their own accessories.
    — Kelly Aiglon, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • These humble baubles once evoked summer-camp nostalgia and antique-purse collections; now, they’re affixed to viral sensations, designer duds, and semi-precious fine jewelry.
    — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of bauble
Noun
  • They’re known for their Art Deco aesthetic defined by flowing curves and teardrop styling.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Eras Tour performer is pictured squatting in her dreamy pink-and-white strapless gown by designer Markarian, offering a closer look at her teardrop earrings and classic low-bun updo.
    — Ashleigh Carter, InStyle, 17 July 2026
Definition of teardrop
Noun
  • Spanning 11 themes, the 110 pieces in the collection also include Colombian emeralds, cat’s-eye blue topaz, natural zircon, and Santa Maria–type aquamarines to bring color to both geometric and fluid shapes.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
  • The operation in KwaZulu-Natal province is focused on extracting zircon, rutile, ilmenite, and titanium oxide — critical ingredients in products such as paint, sunscreen, and smartphones.
    — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Definition of zircon

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