: a greeting or reception marked by ceremonial courtesy
—usually used in the phrase roll out the red carpet
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Olivia Allen, Vogue, 17 Nov. 2025
Styled by Brad Goreski, the outfit shifted her recent red-carpet rhythm away from dark glamour gowns and toward Browne’s sharper preppy lines.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 15 Nov. 2025
Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 19 Nov. 2025
Jessica McCormack has proven herself the jeweler du jour among the celebrity set, from Zoë Kravitz and Dakota Johnson’s red carpet accessories to Zendaya’s engagement ring.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Despite often leaning into the weird and wonderful on screen, Emma Stone’s red-carpet looks stick to the classic Hollywood school of styling, with a dependable rotation of Louis Vuitton gowns and the occasional Gwyneth-in-green homage.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 17 Nov. 2025
Styled by Brad Goreski, the outfit shifted her recent red-carpet rhythm away from dark glamour gowns and toward Browne’s sharper preppy lines.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 15 Nov. 2025
Noun
Wilson and Hodges arrived on the red carpet in matching black blazers and cowboy hats during the 2024 CMAs – a historic night marking Wilson's hosting debut.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 19 Nov. 2025
Jessica McCormack has proven herself the jeweler du jour among the celebrity set, from Zoë Kravitz and Dakota Johnson’s red carpet accessories to Zendaya’s engagement ring.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025
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“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-carpet. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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