sequined

adjective

se·​quined ˈsē-kwənd How to pronounce sequined (audio)
variants or sequinned
Synonyms of sequinednext
: ornamented with or as if with sequins

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Yellows, oranges and more cascaded throughout the dress, with sequined pieces elevating the look further. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 His snout looks a bit like a sequined fabric, and his whiskers are brilliantly colored. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026 Eternal valor is on the line, along with cash prizes and a sequined belt. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 July 2026 At the 2004 premiere of The Incredibles, the New Jersey native wore an all-pink look consisting of a camo-print skirt, pastel jacket, calf-high bow-front boots and a sequined purse, all topped with a furry stole. — Tanisha Bhat, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sequined

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First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sequined was in 1894

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sequined

adjective
se·​quined
variants or sequinned
ˈsē-kwənd How to pronounce sequined (audio)
: ornamented with or as if with sequins

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