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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Sandy Liang, on the other hand, debuted a mini dress with a silver sequin top and lace sleeves, offering up something unexpected to wear to your next Saturday brunch.
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Kelsey Stewart, Refinery29, 19 June 2025
Dozens of oversized sequins are the most interesting detail on the runway look.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 13 June 2025
Audra McDonald The six-time Tony winner served some high-fashion drama in a sculptural black sequin gown with a purple train that commanded the red carpet.
—Brittany Talarico, People.com, 9 June 2025
De Souza, who just graduated from Pompano Beach High School, wore a floor-length teal sequin gown.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 1 June 2025
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Kelsey Stewart, Refinery29, 19 June 2025
Dozens of oversized sequins are the most interesting detail on the runway look.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 13 June 2025
Audra McDonald The six-time Tony winner served some high-fashion drama in a sculptural black sequin gown with a purple train that commanded the red carpet.
—Brittany Talarico, People.com, 9 June 2025
De Souza, who just graduated from Pompano Beach High School, wore a floor-length teal sequin gown.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 1 June 2025
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“Sequin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sequin. Accessed 6 Jul. 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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