cameo

noun

Definition of cameonext
as in scarab

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Recent Examples of cameo Stewart, in a cameo at the end of the film, plays a regal King Richard who returns from the Crusades to chastise his younger brother Prince John (played by a scene-stealing Richard Lewis). — Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 Long recently stole scenes with a turn in Zach Cregger’s breakout horror movie Barbarian and was seen in a cameo in the filmmaker’s Weapons. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026 The Jo Bros recently starred in a third Camp Rock film, adding to the franchise that launched Lovato’s career, while Cyrus produced a Hannah Montana 20th-anniversary special that featured a cameo from Gomez. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2026 While the King of Pop is no longer here with us, a cameo from his nephew, Michael star Jaafar Jackson, would be a dope wrinkle to Jay’s set. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 27 Oct. 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
  • Napa leather linings, a cabochon clasp inlaid with white mother-of-pearl, and interchangeable silk tassels available in 12 colors to encourage customers’ personalization rounded out the style.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The brooch itself featured his feather friend, done up in white and yellow diamonds, perched atop a cabochon lapis lazuli.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of cabochon
Noun
  • Target is offering a $30 meal for six, coming out to $5 per person, with items like a whole turkey, green beans and a take-and-bake baguette.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Pair with breadsticks or a crusty baguette for a perfect cold-weather meal.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of baguette
Noun
  • Miss Pop advises you to use a rhinestone-friendly adhesive and topcoat (like the Vettsy 5-1 Top Coat) to prolong the life of this manicure.
    — Christina Middleton, Allure, 4 Nov. 2026
  • On the runway at the Schiaparelli fall 2026 show during Paris Fashion Week in July, the dress appeared on the runway paired with a daintier shoe, opting for a nude satin pump with a curved heel, a rhinestone charm and mirror leather soles.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of rhinestone
Noun
  • The construction is as much about visual effect as engineering, with the intersecting lines lending a sense of movement to an otherwise traditional solitaire silhouette.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • What to Look for in Solitaire Engagement Rings When shopping for solitaire engagement rings, first consider the solitaire design itself.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of solitaire
Noun
  • Still, within Newsom’s announcement today lies some pretty shiny baubles for an ailing West Coast industry that has seen production crater and over 50,000 jobs directly lost over the past six years.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Board presentations, black-tie weddings, nights on the town—there’s pretty much nothing these baubles can’t do.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of bauble
Noun
  • The egg masses are light brown, teardrop-shaped and about 1 to 2 inches long, county officials said.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Dig the bed in your preferred size and shape (kidney, crescent, round and teardrop are popular).
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 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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