RED-CARPET Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

red-carpet

adjective

Definition of red-carpet

as in ceremonial

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Recent Examples of red-carpet The service Round-the-clock red-carpet treatment delivered by warm, thoughtful, professional staff is what makes The Peninsula tick. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026 Klum first showed off her engagement ring on Instagram in December 2018, before giving the sparkler its red-carpet debut on the Golden Globes in January 2019. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 Nov. 2026 Naturally, as Market attendees gathered for the Theodore Alexander anniversary party on October 16, the mammoth Pentreath chair served as the entrance’s red-carpet beacon. — The Editors Of Ad, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2026 Celebrity stylists have made hair oil the quiet workhorse of red-carpet prep, humidity rescue and at-home repair. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for red-carpet

Recent Examples of Synonyms for red-carpet

Adjective

Poland’s prime minister is in charge of the government, and the presidency is a somewhat ceremonial role.

— Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Nov. 2026
Ten is a nice, round number, and the Cubs spent much of the 2026 season reminding everyone of the 2016 championship, building a ceremonial archway at Gallagher Way and inviting back players and staff from that team.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of ceremonial

Adjective

It is celebrated with a ceremonious parade that features a cavalcade of men dressed in Roman soldier costumes, evoking a sense of solemn thanksgiving and spiritual devotion.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
The ones named Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion by the judges make a ceremonious visit at the end of the day to the Brown Palace Hotel and Spa in downtown Denver.

— Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026

Definition of ceremonious

Adjective

The system produced a mathematical proof that was accepted by Lean, a proof-assistant software used to check the logical correctness of formal mathematical arguments.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
The Paris Police Prefecture denied numerous formal requests for permits allowing protests in various areas of the city, citing October riots that led to thousands of arrests and violent clashes between protesters and law enforcement.

— Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of formal

Adjective

Lace-up iterations from Marni and Prada were particularly covetable, bringing a tougher, more directional attitude to an otherwise ladylike classic.

— Madeline Fass, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2026
From polished and ladylike to more relaxed and directional, the skirt felt like the foundation of the spring wardrobe, signaling a shift toward more intentional, feminine dressing.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of ladylike

Adjective

Abrams, meanwhile, continues to straddle the fence in gentlemanly fashion.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
There’s still plenty to enjoy in West’s plummy and gentlemanly performance; both Miller and West, in fact, are aces at oozing posh resentment, and, to the show’s advantage, they have both been caught in tabloid relationship drama of their own.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of gentlemanly

Adjective

Raves for Montana Levi Blanco’s lush costumes in the courtly, Elizabethan style could be overheard around the table, and rightfully so; their opulence and sick glamour struck the perfect note for the depravity of the piece’s villainous couple.

— Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
Playing Edward as the courtly and compassionate polar-opposite of his awful sister Fanny, MacKay brings a gentle diffidence that syncs beautifully with Edgar-Jones’ delicate reserve.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026