1
: an old gold coin of Italy and Turkey
2
: a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
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At Cannes, the actress modeled a plunging halter gown covered in sequins.
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
With shimmering sequins, rich velvets, and statement embellishments, these outfits are perfect for lighting up cocktail hour, nights out with the girls, and everything in between.
—Crystal Chen, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
As The Times described the day: In white and black tie, in sequins and sables and clouds of perfume, Republican revelers stepped out tonight to the most lavish series of inaugural balls ever held in the nation’s capital.
—Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
The best winter wedding guest dresses are a glamorous affair: dreamy sequins, a variety of long sleeve styles, and a little sparkle.
—Rachel Sylvester, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
With shimmering sequins, rich velvets, and statement embellishments, these outfits are perfect for lighting up cocktail hour, nights out with the girls, and everything in between.
—Crystal Chen, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
As The Times described the day: In white and black tie, in sequins and sables and clouds of perfume, Republican revelers stepped out tonight to the most lavish series of inaugural balls ever held in the nation’s capital.
—Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
The best winter wedding guest dresses are a glamorous affair: dreamy sequins, a variety of long sleeve styles, and a little sparkle.
—Rachel Sylvester, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Sequin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sequin. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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sequin
noun
se·quin
ˈsē-kwən 
: a small piece of shiny metal or plastic used as an ornament especially on clothes
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