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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Newcastle United's Lewis Hall is a natural left-back, which will be of value, and he showed his quality in a lively cameo against Japan.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 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

As the triumphant U.S. men’s hockey team made a cameo, Hernandez was looking at his smartphone.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Her blond hair-tower features a cameo of her mother.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

cameo

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