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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No suspense, but beautiful sequins everywhere.
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Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Puppeteers, dressed in the classic Bob Baker red from head to toe, brought out some of the company’s beloved icons — including the show’s host, Pink Cat, adorned in sequins and jewelry.
—Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
So much so, that the cast has hidden sequins and gems all over the theater.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The theme also calls for high-shine elements, from all-over clear sequin embellishments to clear, metallic and chrome coatings.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Puppeteers, dressed in the classic Bob Baker red from head to toe, brought out some of the company’s beloved icons — including the show’s host, Pink Cat, adorned in sequins and jewelry.
—Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
So much so, that the cast has hidden sequins and gems all over the theater.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The theme also calls for high-shine elements, from all-over clear sequin embellishments to clear, metallic and chrome coatings.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Sequin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sequin. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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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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