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sequin

[see-kwin] / ˈsi kwɪn /
NOUN
glitter
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Nicole Kidman showed up in a red sequin dress because she “wanted to embrace the way in which red has been used in art through the years.”

From Salon ● May 6, 2026

Among the pieces that she had teased on social media were a sewing machine, a steamer, lamps, a “tiny side table,” a sequin romper, and a Bergdorf Goodman jacket.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2025

Moore understood the assignment for the Met Gala, coming as a literal men's tie in a sculptural black and white striped sequin gown from Thom Browne.

From BBC ● May 5, 2025

Panels of silk lamé and chiffon paired with crystals and long, feather-like sequin embellishments might seem party-aesthetics only, but paired with a white tee and sandal, this slip skirt is everyday festive.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2025

At that cue, Zora in her rubber suit with the flashing green sequin scales would tumble into the tank.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

I was just in awe of Bob’s creative workshop with fabrics, sequins, rhinestones and sketches coming out of every corner of his workspace.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

In a post to X on Monday, the "Turn Back Time" singer wrote: "My dear Bob has gone up to heaven. Knowing him, he's bringing sequins, beads and his sketch pad. Good nite sweet Prince."

From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026

Faux jewels, sequins and shiny baubles were Parton’s signature once she became a household name.

From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026

They arrived in sequins and feather boas; or sometimes in waistcoats and ties.

From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026

She wore a long-sleeved leotard, with a big plume of peacock feathers fanning out from her butt area, studded with glittering blue and green sequins and trailing black-sequined feather boas from her wrists.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon


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