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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To be sure, the Nervi brand has carved out a niche with its glamourous attires paying tribute to the ‘70s and ‘80s female icons, rich in sequins and marabou feathers and featuring sophisticated constructions inspired by the world of lingerie.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
His dress was covered in small sequins.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
Bands with names like Power-Tuff Girls and Pop Rocks, Hear the Explosion took over the space, filling it with glitter, sequin vests, pigtails, combat boots and classic black goth chokers.
—Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Residents and visitors from nearby counties packed a downtown bar in support of the performer, twinkling in sequins under neon lights.
—Sarah Henry, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
His dress was covered in small sequins.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
Bands with names like Power-Tuff Girls and Pop Rocks, Hear the Explosion took over the space, filling it with glitter, sequin vests, pigtails, combat boots and classic black goth chokers.
—Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Residents and visitors from nearby counties packed a downtown bar in support of the performer, twinkling in sequins under neon lights.
—Sarah Henry, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Sequin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sequin. Accessed 23 Oct. 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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