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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With sequins, feathers, and velvet bows elevating everyday staples, the collection redefines modern elegance.
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Essence, 6 June 2025
Cyrus isn’t the only one to flock to this look; Meghann Fahy wore a champagne sequin iteration to the premiere of Drop in April.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 June 2025
Nina West, for instance, knows a thing or two about using hot glue, some sequins, and a sewing machine to make Drag Race eleganza.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 3 June 2025
The neckline of the tank and the skirt’s hemline included white and clear crystal sequins.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 2 June 2025
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Essence, 6 June 2025
Cyrus isn’t the only one to flock to this look; Meghann Fahy wore a champagne sequin iteration to the premiere of Drop in April.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 June 2025
Nina West, for instance, knows a thing or two about using hot glue, some sequins, and a sewing machine to make Drag Race eleganza.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 3 June 2025
The neckline of the tank and the skirt’s hemline included white and clear crystal sequins.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 2 June 2025
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“Sequin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sequin. Accessed 17 Jun. 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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