: a greeting or reception marked by ceremonial courtesy
—usually used in the phrase roll out the red carpet
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
That philosophy is undeniably the reason Valentino remained a red-carpet favorite throughout his storied career.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
In March 2022, Mars hosted the red carpet for a SXSW live taping event, showcased on The CW Austin and KXAN News.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Over the years, Valentino has designed custom wedding dresses for Hathaway, Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow, Courteney Cox and Nicola Peltz Beckham, and continues to be a red-carpet favorite of stars like Julia Roberts, Cate Blanchett, Florence Pugh, Zendaya, Dakota Johnson and Elle Fanning.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
That philosophy is undeniably the reason Valentino remained a red-carpet favorite throughout his storied career.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026
Noun
But this is just the beginning of what is certain to be a swoon-worthy red carpet run.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
In March 2022, Mars hosted the red carpet for a SXSW live taping event, showcased on The CW Austin and KXAN News.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-carpet. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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