red-carpet

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adjective

red-car·pet ˈred-ˈkär-pət

Synonyms of red-carpet next

: marked by ceremonial courtesy

red-carpet treatment

red carpet

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noun

: a greeting or reception marked by ceremonial courtesy

—usually used in the phrase roll out the red carpet

Example Sentences

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Noun

Old Hollywood reigned supreme with gowns destined for the red carpet. —

Claire Stern, ELLE, 26 Jan. 2023 The hottest red carpet in Hollywood is the ... American Legion? —

Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2023 A few years prior to getting with Butler, Hudgens had actually met his now-girlfriend, Kaia Gerber, on the red carpet of High School Musical 2. —

Vulture, 25 Jan. 2023 Billie Eilish already showed us how to take a literal blanket onto the red carpet, so more beddingcore can't be far behind. —

Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 25 Jan. 2023 Luckily for us, Hathaway's go-to facialist has spilled a few details about that red carpet-worthy glow. —

Kara Nesvig, Allure, 24 Jan. 2023 Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden are one of Hollywood's most dynamic duos on and off the red carpet. —

Staff Author, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2023 Anne Hathaway didn't let the cold stop her from looking picture-perfect on the Sundance red carpet. —

Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Jan. 2023 Armendáriz turned up to the premiere in a flashy ensemble fit for both the ring and the red carpet — a multi-colored leotard, bedazzled tights and a blue satin jacket with dramatic train. —

Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Jan. 2023 See More

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