spangle
Tiny sewn ornament
A spangle is a small, thin piece of glittering material sewn onto fabric for decoration—the sequins on a showgirl's costume, the metallic discs on a flag.
As a verb, to spangle is to cover with such ornaments or with anything that sparkles like them: Stars spangled the night sky.
The word suggests scattered points of light against a darker background.
Decorative clothing disc
- pailletteDecorative sewn-on disc
- diamanteDecorative glass stone
- rhinestoneImitation gem of glass
- beadPierced ornament for threading
stud · disk · crystal · gem · jewel · glitter · metallic · iridescent
Decorative metallic flecks
- shimmerTremulous, wavering light
- twinkleShine with flickering light
- glintBrief bright reflection
- gleamFaint reflected light
flash · glisten · dazzle · scintillate · coruscate · radiance · brilliance · luminosity
Decorative addition or accessory
- ornamentThing that beautifies
- trimmingCutting away excess
- embellishmentDecorative addition or exaggeration
- baubleShowy, worthless ornament
tinsel · festoon · fringe · bead · medallion · rosette · filigree · applique
Luminous astronomical object
- bannerDisplayed strip with message
- Stars and StripesAmerican national banner
- Star-Spangled BannerAmerican patriotic song
- American flagNational emblem, starred banner
Old Glory · patriotic · national · emblem · constellation · field · stripe · canton
Theatrical revue dancer
- burlesqueExaggerated mockery or risqué variety
- cabaretLive entertainment venue
- VegasNevada casino hub
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
pageant · majorette · ice skating · ballroom · drag · leotard · bodysuit · corset
Festive event marking occasion
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
- Mardi GrasPre-Ash Wednesday celebration
- fiestaFestive public celebration
pageant · gala · holiday · New Year · party · revelry · merriment · fairground
Ostentatious showiness
- dazzleImpress through radiance
- showinessOstentatious display quality
- extravaganceExcessive, wasteful spending
- opulenceShowy, abundant prosperity
razzle-dazzle · pizzazz · flash · bling · glam · Hollywood · red carpet · couture
sequin
Decorative clothing disc
- pailletteDecorative sewn-on disc
- diamanteDecorative glass stone
- rhinestoneImitation gem of glass
bead · stud · disk · crystal · gem · jewel · glitter · metallic · iridescent · holographic
glitter
Decorative metallic flecks
gleam · flash · glisten · dazzle · scintillate · coruscate · radiance · brilliance · luminosity · sheen
adornment
Decorative addition or accessory
- ornamentThing that beautifies
- trimmingCutting away excess
- embellishmentDecorative addition or exaggeration
bauble · tinsel · festoon · fringe · bead · medallion · rosette · filigree · applique · inlay
star
Luminous astronomical object
- bannerDisplayed strip with message
- Stars and StripesAmerican national banner
- Star-Spangled BannerAmerican patriotic song
American flag · Old Glory · patriotic · national · emblem · constellation · field · stripe · canton · ensign
showgirl
Theatrical revue dancer
carnival · pageant · majorette · ice skating · ballroom · drag · leotard · bodysuit · corset · headdress
celebration
Festive event marking occasion
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
- Mardi GrasPre-Ash Wednesday celebration
fiesta · pageant · gala · holiday · New Year · party · revelry · merriment · fairground · masquerade
glitz
Ostentatious showiness
- dazzleImpress through radiance
- showinessOstentatious display quality
- extravaganceExcessive, wasteful spending
opulence · razzle-dazzle · pizzazz · flash · bling · glam · Hollywood · red carpet · couture · runway
- galvanizinggalvanizing, galvanized steel, galvanized iron, dip tank, dross
- trinketstrinket, trinket box, knickknack, bauble, gewgaw
- trimslace, ribbon, fringe, lace trim, satin trim
spangledull
Lacking edge or interest
matte · lusterless · flat · dim · drab
spangleplain
Basic and unremarkable
unadorned · undecorated · unembellished · bare · austere