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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Staple embellishments like feathers, sequins and crystals galore were still profusely deployed to telegraph Rizza’s signature penchant for feminine, statement adornments.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Tune into 'Showgirl' live show Curtains up and sequins on.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The Printed Skirt Magic happens when a print master dabbles in sequin.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Blunt looked stunning in a red Elisabetta Franchi floor-length dress that featured thousands of beads and sequins, allowing each flash of the camera to showcase its intricate details.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Tune into 'Showgirl' live show Curtains up and sequins on.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The Printed Skirt Magic happens when a print master dabbles in sequin.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Blunt looked stunning in a red Elisabetta Franchi floor-length dress that featured thousands of beads and sequins, allowing each flash of the camera to showcase its intricate details.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Sequin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sequin. Accessed 7 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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