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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In this life-force of a musical, even the help gets to shine like so many sequins on a prima donna’s finery.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
The sleeveless mock-neck dress was complemented by her sequin clutch and matching shoes.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Vinyl, ruffles, sequins—the red carpets this week were all about bold statements.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
Taylor Swift kicked off the final U.S. leg of her Eras Tour on Friday night in Indianapolis with a record-setting crowd and plenty of sequins and glitter.
—Kaitlin Lange, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Nov. 2024
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
The sleeveless mock-neck dress was complemented by her sequin clutch and matching shoes.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Vinyl, ruffles, sequins—the red carpets this week were all about bold statements.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
Taylor Swift kicked off the final U.S. leg of her Eras Tour on Friday night in Indianapolis with a record-setting crowd and plenty of sequins and glitter.
—Kaitlin Lange, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Sequin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sequin. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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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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