cameo

noun

Definition of cameonext
as in scarab

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Recent Examples of cameo Meghan’s most recent on-screen project was a cameo as herself in the upcoming film Close Personal Friends, which stars Jack Quaid, Lily Collins, Brie Larson, and Henry Golding. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026 Marshall considered Nadler his good luck charm, and gave him on-screen cameo roles in each of those movies. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026 The Grammy- and Oscar-winning musician (who should also have an Emmy for his cameo in this Saturday Night Live sketch) married YouTuber Claudia Sulewski on Saturday, and his little sister officiated. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2026 During Atletico’s season-opening draw to Villarreal on Sunday, he was booed and walked straight down the tunnel at the full-time whistle after a second-half cameo. — Pol Ballús, New York Times, 26 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 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
  • 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
Definition of cabochon
Noun
  • Eating them with your hands adds to the experience and soaking up the broth with crusty charred baguette—well, there’s nothing better.
    — Claire Wadsworth, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Comprising diamonds with a combined weight of more than 200 carats, the missing necklace features a six-carat central stone surrounded by lines of baguette diamonds and hundreds of smaller gems arranged in a sunburst motif.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of baguette
Noun
  • Jones’ cellphone, rhinestone sandals, belt and white sunglasses were unaccounted for.
    — Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Brand manager Euan Franco flagged the trend online earlier this month, and decided to hop on the rhinestone bandwagon, hoping to resonate with SunLife’s consumers.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 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
  • Taylor’s fourth husband was responsible for many of her most famous baubles, including an antique diamond tiara and a Cartier ruby and diamond suite.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The recent Emi Jay clip engraving pop-up had kids grabbing baubles to create their own accessories.
    — Kelly Aiglon, Chicago Tribune, 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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