sequin

noun

se·quin ˈsē-kwən

: an old gold coin of Italy and Turkey

: a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing

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Viola Davis Viola Davis attended the 2024 LACMA Art + Film Gala in a black gown covered in sequins. —

Maggie Clancy, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024 Morpeth channeled Parton in an '80s-style blue and silver sequin dress with an asymmetrical train and one puffy sleeve. —

Catherine Santino, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Valentino resort 2025, look 62 Photo: Ola Rindal / Courtesy of Valentino The semi-sheer floor-length dress is festooned with scalloped tiers, embellished with silvery sequins and rhinestones. —

Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024 Immediate standouts that blew me away included a baby pink sculpted skirt with red sequins in duchesse satin, this piece can be paired with a matching bustier or perhaps a structured button-up shirt. —

Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sequin