: a greeting or reception marked by ceremonial courtesy
—usually used in the phrase roll out the red carpet
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Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Alongside core collections, the store carries one-of-a-kind watches and high jewelry pieces, as well as a limited run of bespoke eveningwear, including corsets, dresses and skirts crafted from silk with hand embroidery and custom beading that are red-carpet-ready.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Though how close the cast will get to the historic red carpet, remains to be seen.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
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Adjective
The teens even arrived at the event in style, enjoying a limousine ride through midtown Memphis, which was followed by a red-carpet walkway to the event.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Alongside core collections, the store carries one-of-a-kind watches and high jewelry pieces, as well as a limited run of bespoke eveningwear, including corsets, dresses and skirts crafted from silk with hand embroidery and custom beading that are red-carpet-ready.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Noun
From May 12 to May 23, the iconic brand joins in celebrating the artistry, elegance and empowerment that define beauty, both on and off the red carpet.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Though how close the cast will get to the historic red carpet, remains to be seen.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
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“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-carpet. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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