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Recent Examples of red-carpet
What was once a daring red-carpet look wouldn’t look out of place on the streets today — namely, the peek-a-boo cardigan Salma Hayek wore to the Cannes Film Festival that year.
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Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
There’s hardly a red-carpet treatment for the two clubs in the league’s flyover country.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
Many of the grandest hotels in the world line this famed road, jockeying for attention after the red-carpet premieres.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
The 2025 class will be celebrated at a red-carpet gala on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
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Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
There’s hardly a red-carpet treatment for the two clubs in the league’s flyover country.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
Many of the grandest hotels in the world line this famed road, jockeying for attention after the red-carpet premieres.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
The 2025 class will be celebrated at a red-carpet gala on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for red-carpet
Adjective
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Although White was technically sworn in Tuesday night, a ceremonial swearing-in is set to take place at the June 3 City Council Committee of the Whole meeting.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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While the ceremonial aspects of the visit drew attention, the event reinforced Canada’s current position on the world stage and the role of the monarchy in reinforcing that status.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Ogden's #75 dons the back of one fan, Kris Prowse, who has opted – on this ceremonious day – to wear the jersey that started it all.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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The vice president’s role in officiating the Electoral College count before Congress — the final step in the election process before a president takes the White House — was known for many cycles as one that was mostly uneventful and largely ceremonious.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Robinhood submitted a formal 42-page proposal to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requesting the creation of a federal regulatory framework for the issuance and trading of tokenized RWAs.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Ramsay is a filmmaker of undeniable formal wizardry and a fearless explorer of psychological rupture.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Always angling to be the good daughter, the obedient one, the ladylike one, the prettier one.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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Gloves are complimenting many silhouettes, bringing a retro touch of sophistication, as seen at Miu Miu or Saint Laurent, or a more ladylike take, like at Sportmax and Ferragamo.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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After the Hart Trophy announcement, Friday will bring the finalists for the following awards: the Masterton (perseverance, dedication, and sportsmanship), Selke (best defensive forward), Jack Adams (coach of the year), and Lady Byng (sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct).—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Image ‘Paddington in Peru’ Directed by Dougal Wilson, this sequel sees the gentlemanly bear Paddington (voiced by Ben Whishaw) on a trip to Peru to find his Aunt.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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For any living room that could use a charming focal point, this number from Mackenzie Childs in their signature courtly check indicates style, and design know-how.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
31 Mar. 2025
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Inside the feudal fortress, decorative interiors include frescoes credited to Benedetto Bembo, such as Camera d’Oro, a room that depicts courtly interactions between Pier Maria Rossi and Bianca Pellegrini and recounts the tale of their love.—
Gulnaz Khan,
AFAR Media,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Exile away from the rest of the civilized federation.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
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Two highly modern, eminently civilized nations were plunged into chaos.—
Kelly McKinney,
Twin Cities,
18 May 2025
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Luckily, her gallant Eddington co-stars Austin Butler and Pedro Pascal were there to protect her from the crazed abeille.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
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Marvel’s Thunderbolts* brings together a huge ensemble cast for a less gallant take on the MCU.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red-carpet. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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