spangling

Decorating with sequins

Spangling is the act of decorating with spangles—small, glittering ornamental disks—or more broadly, covering something with bright, scattered points of light.

Stars spangle the night sky; sequins spangle a costume.

The word appears most famously in "The Star-Spangled Banner," where stars spangle the American flag.

light

shimmer

Tremulous, wavering light

glimmerFaint, wavering light
twinkleShine with flickering light
sparkleEmit flashing light

glint · scintillation · glitter · radiance · gleam · brilliance · flicker · luminosity · dazzle · flash

decoration

sequins

Small reflective fabric ornaments

beadingOrnamental small-sphere work
rhinestonesImitation diamond crystals
crystalsSolids with ordered structure

studs · gems · embellishment · adornment · trimming · applique · bedazzling · jewels · ornaments · tinsel

aesthetic

glamour

Fascinating, elegant attractiveness

dazzleImpress through radiance
showinessOstentatious display quality
flashBrief burst of light

pizzazz · brilliance · opulence · razzle-dazzle · extravagance · theatricality · gaudiness · flamboyance · ostentation · glitz

patriotic

stars

Luminous celestial bodies

bannerDisplayed strip with message
flagCloth symbol or signal
AmericanFrom the U.S.

stripes · national · patriotic · anthem · fireworks · liberty

textile

embroidery

Decorative stitching on fabric

beadworkStrung ornament craft
brocadeRaised-pattern luxury fabric
laméMetallic-threaded fabric

costume · gown · leotard · bodice · cape · dress · showgirl · dancewear · couture · regalia

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glamour

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