sequined

adjective

variants or sequinned
Definition of sequinednext
as in fringed

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Recent Examples of sequined Jane Fonda and Julia Louis-Dreyfus both embraced powerhouse glamour in black sequined gowns with sleeves and high necklines. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026 His widow, Erika Kirk, was at this weekend’s dinner, visibly distraught as she was escorted out in her sequined cream dress. — Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2026 Holmes’ cashmere Khaite bra and bralette moment, which went unexpectedly viral seven years ago, received a red-carpet update this time around, with a white button-down styled off the shoulder, peekaboo strap, and a sequined charcoal skirt. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026 The 1931 Art Deco monolith welcomes guests with sculptor Nína Sæmundsson’s Spirit of Achievement statue crowning the main entrance and an attentive staff kitted out in blue velvet blazers and sequined dresses. — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sequined
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequined
  1. fringed
  2. bejeweled
  3. embroidered
  4. embossed
  5. laced
  6. gold
  7. wreathed
Adjective
  • Gomez's body-hugging dress was covered in sparkles and draped into a fringed hemline at her feet.
    — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • Here’s a cheerful fringed umbrella that looks a lot more expensive than its $72 price tag.
    — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026
Definition of fringed
Adjective
  • The chiffony dress was complete with beaded floral embroidery and a bejeweled trim.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Clad in catsuits and ball gowns, bodysuits, and bejeweled bikinis, anything goes here for the performers and 350-plus patrons.
    — Rebecca Root, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2024
Definition of bejeweled
Adjective
  • As well as the medal, gamers will be challenged to find a coat of arms, a cannon, a military cap with three ostrich feathers and an embroidered scene.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • Kloss, who is just coming off partying with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at their Madison Square Garden wedding in New York City, modeled one of the more tame looks in the collection – which included latex tentacles and massive, embroidered spikes.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of embroidered
Adjective
  • Made in Italy, these iconic slip-on loafers feature a soft calfskin upper with a classic penny bar mid-foot, and an embossed Tod’s monogram on the tongue.
    — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
  • An embossed pattern creates subtle dimension without making the bed look too busy, while the stitch-free design keeps the fabric feeling smooth and lightweight.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Definition of embossed
Adjective
  • Next, the Scala takes shape with a round toe, two top straps and a laced bow.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations described the threats as two profanity-laced, threatening audio messages left for the center.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of laced
Adjective
  • The Albert jersey patch will be featured on the upper left chest of all four Lakers uniform designs including the gold icon edition, purple statement edition, white association edition and the black city edition.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026
  • Target recalled the sandals, which are tan and have two raffia straps with gold buckles, on Thursday, July 16.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Definition of gold
Adjective
  • Pictured above, the hardworking AFP shooter Henry Nicholls produces yet another fine portrait in his shot of a young handicapper luxuriating in the Zenlike smoke-wreathed focus required to select just the perfect and perfectly-priced mounts to back in the next race.
    — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
  • In the face-cream advertisement, M remained wreathed in the pink flowers of spring.
    — Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
Definition of wreathed

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