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cameo

[kam-ee-oh] / ˈkæm iˌoʊ /
NOUN
jewelry
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bracelet brooch costume earring gem glass gold jewel knickknack necklace ornament pendant silver tiara treasure trinket
STRONG
adornment anklet band bangle bauble beads bijou bling brass chain charm choker cross crown diamonds finery frippery ice junk lavaliere locket pin regalia ring rock rosary solitaire sparkler stickpin stone
WEAK
tie pin
Antonyms
STRONG
plainness
NOUN
part
Synonyms
STRONGEST
piece
STRONG
antagonist bit character dialogue hero lead lines protagonist villain walk-on
WEAK
bit part leading role minor role principal character romantic lead silent bit stock character straight part supporting role title role
Antonyms
WEAK
whole

Example Sentences

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The five-piece, brass-heavy band gets a workout when Bluey’s impossible-to-control toy Chattermax has a cameo.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

The martial arts expert turned actor has starred in a slew of action films since his acting debut with a cameo in a 1968 Dean Martin film "The Wrecking Crew."

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Dame Jenni made a cameo appearance in BBC satire W1A in 2015, interviewing Hugh Bonneville's character Ian Fletcher on a fictional episode of Woman's Hour.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

James Forrest was one of the highly decorated players picked out by Tierney in midweek and the 34-year-old played a vital cameo role at Pittodrie.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

And the front wheel of my bike makes a cameo too.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera