: a greeting or reception marked by ceremonial courtesy
—usually used in the phrase roll out the red carpet
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
The couple − who went Instagram official in May 2022 − have since made numerous red-carpet appearances together.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 20 July 2025
Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
In March 2024, the pair attended the premiere of We Were the Lucky Ones together and posed for photos on the red carpet.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 26 July 2025
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Adjective
This referenced a now-viral red-carpet photo where actress Ariel Winter wore a plunging dress while standing beside her more conservatively dressed co-stars.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
The couple − who went Instagram official in May 2022 − have since made numerous red-carpet appearances together.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 20 July 2025
Noun
Having collaborated with industry leaders like De Beers Group on diamond jewelry pieces for actors to wear on the red carpet, West is a cut connoisseur.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
In March 2024, the pair attended the premiere of We Were the Lucky Ones together and posed for photos on the red carpet.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 26 July 2025
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“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-carpet. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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