: a greeting or reception marked by ceremonial courtesy
—usually used in the phrase roll out the red carpet
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Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 16 June 2026
The media event will be followed by a red-carpet celebration with the highlight taking place in the evening in front of the park's soaring Enchanted Storybook Castle.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
In spring 2015, Shayk began dating actor Bradley Cooper, with the two making their red carpet debut in March 2016 during Paris Fashion Week.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
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Adjective
Turnbow got Russell red-carpet ready with the Skin Rewind Complexion Stick Foundation from Ilia, the clean beauty brand everyone from Jennifer Aniston to Reese Witherspoon uses.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 16 June 2026
The media event will be followed by a red-carpet celebration with the highlight taking place in the evening in front of the park's soaring Enchanted Storybook Castle.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Noun
In May 2026, Olender and Rogers hit the red carpet at the 5th annual Las Culturistas Culture Awards, posing together and sharing a kiss.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
In spring 2015, Shayk began dating actor Bradley Cooper, with the two making their red carpet debut in March 2016 during Paris Fashion Week.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
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“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-carpet. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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