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cameo Synonyms

Another word for cameo

Choosing another word for cameo depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A small, brief character part that stands out from the other minor roles in a play, film, or television show, typically played by a well-known actor or celebrity.

Usage Example

"The director himself made a brief guest appearance as a newspaper vendor in the opening scene."

Strong
guest appearance
walk-on
bit part

• noun (Context 2)

A piece of jewelry, typically an oval brooch or pendant, carved in relief with a portrait profile against a background of a contrasting color.

Usage Example

"She fastened her grandmother's antique shell brooch at the collar of her blouse."

Weak
brooch

• noun (Context 3)

A short descriptive literary sketch or character study that neatly captures a person, place, or moment.

Usage Example

"The memoir consists of a series of vivid cameos depicting village life in the 1930s."

Strongest
vignette
Strong
sketch
portrait

Opposites of cameo

The opposite of cameo shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

starring role
lead
star
See all opposites of cameo

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