cameo
noun
a technique of engraving upon a gem or other stone, as onyx, in such a way that an underlying stone of one color is exposed as a background for a low-relief design of another color.
cameos
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pluralof cameo.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The superintendent himself served as the master of ceremonies, with performers weaving around him, cameos by celebrities, and slide projections and film sequences appearing on cue to supplement his applause and laugh lines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Relying on a trailer would be a disservice to your soul, not to mention that watching it would spoil a couple of key comedic bits and cameos that are best seen within their intended context.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
Rudd and Banks could have shot their 20-second cameos as a pit stop on a grocery run, a brief thank-you to Wain for launching their comedy careers in 2001’s “Wet Hot American Summer.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
The third section, "Hooked to the Silver Screen", features Bowie's onscreen performances, including music videos, film, TV roles and unexpected cameos.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
The promenades boast animated cameos and portraits of famed courtiers that wink and wave as we pass.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
