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Cameo

Noun

Sense 1:

A small, typically oval-shaped piece of jewelry, usually featuring a profile relief carving.

Example sentence: She wore a beautiful cameo pendant around her neck.

Sense 2:

A brief appearance or role by a well-known person in a movie, TV show, or play.

Example sentence: The famous actor made a cameo appearance in the film.

Sense 3:

A small artistic composition or design that stands out in contrast to its surroundings.

Example sentence: The painting had a delicate cameo in the corner.

Verb

Sense 1:

To make a brief appearance or performance in a movie, TV show, or play.

Example sentence: The actress cameoed in her husband's directorial debut.

Sense 2:

To carve or engrave a design in relief, typically on a cameo.

Example sentence: She expertly cameoed the intricate pattern on the brooch.