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Cameos

Verb / ˈkæmi:ˌəʊz / Another word for cameos — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cameos are small carvings made out of stone, shell, or other materials that depict a person, scene, or object.

Synonyms & similar words

cameo carving engraving etching portrait medallion miniature ornament trinket bauble knick-knack souvenir remembrance memento keepsake token gift present decoration adornment accessory

Example sentences

  1. My grandma gave me a cameo brooch that she got from her grandmother.
  2. The museum had a collection of ancient cameos from Greece and Rome.
  3. The actor made a cameo appearance in the movie as a waiter.
  4. She wore a beautiful cameo necklace to the wedding.
  5. The artist sculpted a cameo of his wife out of ivory.

Quotes

  • "I want to do a cameo in the next Star Wars, too. I think I could be Jabba the Hutt's bodyguard." - Benedict Cumberbatch
  • "I'm a big fan of cameos and Easter eggs in movies. I think it's a fun way to connect different films and franchises." - Taika Waititi
  • "A cameo is a chance to do something completely different from yourself, to be someone you're not." - John Hurt

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