Sequins vs. Glitter — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Sequins and Glitter
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Sequins
A small shiny ornamental disk, often sewn on cloth; a spangle.
Glitter
Glitter is an assortment of small, reflective particles that come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Glitter particles reflect light at different angles, causing the surface to sparkle or shimmer.
Sequins
A gold coin of the Venetian Republic. Also called zecchino.
Glitter
A sparkling or glistening light.
Sequins
To affix sequins to (a garment, for example).
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Glitter
Brilliant or showy, often superficial attractiveness.
Sequins
Plural of sequin
Glitter
Small pieces of light-reflecting decorative material.
Glitter
To sparkle brilliantly; glisten
A gold ring that glittered in the display window.
Eyes that glittered with tears.
Glitter
To be reflected as a sparkling or glistening light
The sun glittered on the snow.
Glitter
A bright, sparkling light; shininess or brilliance.
Glitter
A shiny, decorative adornment, sometimes sprinkled on glue to make simple artwork.
Glitter
(figurative) Glitz.
Glitter
To sparkle with light; to shine with a brilliant and broken light or showy luster; to gleam.
A glittering sword
The glittering ornaments on a Christmas tree
Glitter
To be showy, specious, or striking, and hence attractive.
The glittering scenes of a court
Glitter
To sparkle with light; to shine with a brilliant and broken light or showy luster; to gleam; as, a glittering sword.
The field yet glitters with the pomp of war.
Glitter
To be showy, specious, or striking, and hence attractive; as, the glittering scenes of a court.
Glitter
A bright, sparkling light; brilliant and showy luster; brilliancy; as, the glitter of arms; the glitter of royal equipage.
Glitter
The quality of glittering or sparkling brightly
Glitter
The occurrence of a small flash or spark
Glitter
Be shiny, as if wet;
His eyes were glistening
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