cameo

noun

Definition of cameonext
as in scarab

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Recent Examples of cameo The creator and star talks about casting James Norton for a finale cameo and working with another Game of Thrones star behind the scenes. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Nov. 2026 Eventually, Richardson said Adam Donnelly (a line producer on My Next Guest) brought up the idea of a Gilded Age cameo to a friend working on the HBO show, before Gilded Age executive producer Kate Churchill then brought it to others at HBO. — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026 The Eilish cameo will surely outweigh all other highlights in the popular vote that is (for once, picture-less) social media. — Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Nov. 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 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
  • Consisting of four strands of pearls and a a large oval cabochon sapphire surrounded by two rows of diamonds, Empress Maria Feodorovna received this sapphire choker as a wedding present from her sister.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 3 Nov. 2026
  • 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
Definition of cabochon
Noun
  • Diamonds are custom-cut in step and baguette shapes to follow each curve, with some pieces in the diamond suite topping the 12-carat mark.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • While going to a butcher to purchase things like steak or lamb, or a cheesemonger to buy a block of hard cheese and a baguette, may sound nice, in theory, the convenience of a big grocery store offering all of these items and more is hard to beat.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 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 Rhode beauty mogul has been wearing her original solitaire as a pinky ring since debuting its larger successor in 2024.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Through the narrow basement window Ernest saw the pink tennis shoes of the neighbor lady who played solitaire at her plastic table.
    — Madeline ffitch, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of solitaire
Noun
  • This Lulu and Georgia wreath is made of velvety baubles, each with a plush texture and rich hue.
    — Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Candles are decorated with delicate ladybirds, while Christmas tree baubles come with illustrations by Chomet.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 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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