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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Think lots of skimpy bikinis with fringes, sequins and shimmer.
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Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
They were layered over a gold dress designed by Nike, striped with sequins which shimmered and sparkled in the Paris sunshine.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Isabelle Huppert sparkles in sequins at the Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony in France on May 23.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Her stylish pre-match outfit was layered over an impressive gold tennis dress designed by Nike, which was striped with sequins and sparkled in the Parisian sunshine.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
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Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
They were layered over a gold dress designed by Nike, striped with sequins which shimmered and sparkled in the Paris sunshine.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Isabelle Huppert sparkles in sequins at the Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony in France on May 23.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Her stylish pre-match outfit was layered over an impressive gold tennis dress designed by Nike, which was striped with sequins and sparkled in the Parisian sunshine.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
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“Sequin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sequin. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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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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