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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Krista Rosenberg was in silver sequins, from a 2024 collection.
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D. T. Max, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
Shoppers want story, substance, and emotional reward, not just sequins and slogans.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Twenty-three-year-old Alessia from New Jersey posted a TikTok video of a romantic sequin dress that was butter yellow in color but had the appearance of a white bridal gown.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 24 July 2025
The look also featured blue wide-leg trousers with allover sequins on the fabric.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 July 2025
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D. T. Max, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
Shoppers want story, substance, and emotional reward, not just sequins and slogans.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Twenty-three-year-old Alessia from New Jersey posted a TikTok video of a romantic sequin dress that was butter yellow in color but had the appearance of a white bridal gown.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 24 July 2025
The look also featured blue wide-leg trousers with allover sequins on the fabric.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for sequin
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“Sequin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sequin. Accessed 2 Aug. 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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