ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CAMEO
From Italian cammeo, of uncertain origin.
WHAT DOES CAMEO MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Definition of cameo in the English dictionary
The first definition of cameo in the dictionary is a medallion, as on a brooch or ring, with a profile head carved in relief. Other definition of cameo is an engraving upon a gem or other stone of at least two differently coloured layers, such as sardonyx, so carved that the background is of a different colour from the raised design. Cameo is also a stone with such an engraving.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CAMEO»
The term «cameo» is very widely used and occupies the
17.671 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 QUOTES WITH «CAMEO»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
cameo.
The idea was to make a movie ourselves with everyone playing a cameo role. Preferably before we all go, 'cos poor old Charlie Wilson was murdered, and of course Buster has gone.
Generally, if a good script comes in I read it, and if it appeals to me, it appeals to me. And it doesn't have to be anything - it doesn't have to be the main character, it doesn't have to be a huge part. It could be a nice cameo - anything that I think is good and surrounded by good, enthusiastic people.
California club pop chirper Dev's debut is as stark as it is sweet. This is owed partly to the casually giddy lightness of her talk-singing - familiar from her slizzered 2010 cameo on Far East Movement's smash 'Like a G6,' and around-the way-girl frisky like 1980s Latin freestyle.
I couldn't have left my career as an actor on a better note than to have done a cameo in the Lost In Space movie. Doing this part is the highlight of my career. What a way to leave the profession!
There's a certain way you stand to give yourself authority, which gives you the texture for the part. I chose that my character hadn't been married, he'd worked his way up the chain of command. For a small cameo role, I gave it a lot of thought.
The fictional world seems larger, seems to have more dimension and richness when, for example, the protagonist from one novel you've read has a cameo role in another. I think that recognition is a very, very powerful phenomenon; it is one of the deepest and greatest pleasures of reading.
I have a cameo in every movie. In '50/50,' I'm in the back of the bus.
Yeah, I did a cameo in an upcoming movie called Constantine.
I want to be in 'Glee', but I'm told I'm not famous enough to be a cameo yet.
You know that was much more of a kind of cameo, I love the movie, I love the story, I love Johnny as a fun little role but it was more of a cameo, not anywhere near as developed as this role.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CAMEO»
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cameo in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
cameo and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
Spanning a single war-torn week, Cameo is a brilliant evocation of the tension of Blitz-shattered London; the reckless bravery of the airman who live only for today; the thrilling discovery of young love. ‘The master in superbly ...
She moves from one mission to the next as long as the alcohol keeps flowing, until the day she meets two dashing highwaymen who unwittingly throw in with the dangerous and otherworldly Cameo. But that's really where the story begins.
Dawn McCullough-White, 2009
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The
Cameo Conspiracy: A Shocking True Story of Murder and ...
This is the definitive book on the Cameo case _ a superbly worked account of an astonishing miscarriage of justice.
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The novels of Susan Wilson are rich with stirring conflict and deeply felt emotion.
Imagine the controversy if one of the world's worst nuclear accidents turned out not to be an accident, but a deliberate act of terror to gain access to oil reserves in the Soviet Union.The Cameo Connection revolves around the theory that a ...
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Cameo glass: masterpieces from 2000 years of glassmaking
Kameoglas.
Sidney M. Goldstein, Leonard S. Rakow, Juliette K. Rakow, 1982
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Cameo Life Stories Writing Guide for Everywoman: Penning ...
It is also the basic manual of the Cameo Life Stories program, which was created by Deborah Hansen Linzer to help women recall, organize and record their precious memories.
Deborah Hansen Linzer, 1999
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HNAI F. U. N. Online Sessions Catalog #395
(#3353) 25308 1952 PR68 Red NGC, 1954 PR68 Red NGC, and a 1974-S PR69
Red Deep Cameo PCGS. (Total: 3 Coins) 25309 1953 PR69 Red PCGS. PCGS
Population (3/0). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 128,800. (#3368) 25310 1954 ...
Ivy Press, Mark Van Winkle, Brian Koller, James L. Halperin (editor), 2005
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The
Cameo Necklace: A Cecile Mystery
Eleven-year-old Câecile Rey searches through many corners of 1854 New Orleans seeking a necklace, borrowed from her Tante Tay, that disappeared as she was exiting a crowded showboat. Includes facts about the 1850s.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CAMEO»
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cameo is used in the context of the following news items.
Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer made a cameo on HBO show …
If you are watching HBO's “Ballers,” it's possible you saw a local actor making his screen debut in Sunday's episode, which was the third of the ... «Kansas City Star, Jul 15»
Emilia Clarke Wants an Arnold Schwarzenegger Cameo for Season 6
The Terminator press junket continues to roll this week, with Emilia Clarke and Arnold Schwarzenegger being asked all sorts of questions, ... «Winter Is Coming, Jul 15»
Dennis Rodman makes cameo appearance in video for new Skrillex …
Dennis Rodman makes cameo appearance in video for new Skrillex remix – watch. Grant Singer directed video revealed online. Share Tweet ... «NME.com, Jul 15»
New 'Ant-Man' TV Spot Gives Away a Big Marvel Cameo
There's a fairly sizable (just the first of many size-related puns in this article) cameo in Ant-Man from someone in the Marvel Cinematic Universe ... «ScreenCrush, Jul 15»
David Ortiz's First Base Cameo A Product Of Circumstance For Red …
While Red Sox manager John Farrell decided to let loose with Sunday's lineup card, which featured Ortiz at first base and Mike Napoli on the ... «NESN.com, Jul 15»
Jennifer Aniston And Justin Theroux Fighting Over 'Friends' Star …
Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux are reportedly having a major fight over her "Zoolander 2" cameo. It was said that the "Friends" star was ... «KDramaStars, Jul 15»
SUNNY LEONE TO PLAY CAMEO IN AKSHAY'S SINGH IS BLIING
Bollywood actress Sunny Leone will be seen in a cameo in superstar Akshay Kumar's action comedy 'Singh Is Bliing'. This is for the first time ... «The Indian Panorama, Jul 15»
An Avengers Cameo In The Ant-Man Movie? Try 3!
If you follow the Marvel movies as much as I do, then you know (or you should) there's rumors flying around of an Avengers cameo in Ant-Man. «moviepilot.com, Jul 15»
Jennifer Aniston will not do cameo in 'Zoolander 2'
"Jen's ready to pull the plug on her cameo after 'an inch became a mile' with Justin's demands. Justin and Ben want to go to ComicCon and do ... «Zee News, Jul 15»
Will Smith was desperate for a cameo in Magic Mike XXl, according …
Actress Jada Pinkett Smith arrives for the premiere of the movie "Magic Mike XXL" Open Gallery 4 Actress Jada Pinkett Smith arrives for the ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
