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 This year, she’s popped up as a red-carpet correspondent at the Golden Globes, the Academy Awards, and Netflix’s The Actor Awards, all while continuing her mission to take down the internet’s misogynists. — Shannon Carlin, Time, 14 July 2026 The couple made their red-carpet debut four years later, attending the Dior Men Fall 2023 show in Giza, Egypt. — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 Now, 17 years into her career, Zendaya is synonymous with red-carpet near perfection. — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 10 July 2026 Tickets to attend on Saturday were limited to a giveaway and no such red-carpet show exists, making the event less like its counterparts. — Sam Blum, New York Times, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for red-carpet

Recent Examples of Synonyms for red-carpet

Adjective

After forming an alliance with Pogačar — who put on a show even through the typically ceremonial last stage — an exhausted van der Poel faced an onslaught in the final moments but hung on by a thread.

— Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Rodriguez also had the most ceremonial street namings of any council member, with 13.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 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 Department of Children and Families reports that more than half of the nation’s adults have never taken formal swimming lessons.

— Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Multiple reception rooms include a formal dining room with seating for 16 guests, while two studies are for more intimate gatherings and the Smallbone kitchen, equipped with Miele appliances, opens to a morning room with French doors to the gardens.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 July 2026

Definition of formal

Adjective

The ladylike shoes, also known as ballet pumps, have taken on new life as a runway and celebrity favorite in recent years.

— India Roby, Glamour, 21 July 2026
In the 1940s, the Queen switched rings, and began wearing a ladylike large pearl, encircled with diamonds.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026

Definition of ladylike

Adjective

Likewise, the respite afforded by the twin hydration breaks has also reduced the need for improvised periods of gentlemanly repose, which in turn has lessened the demand for the chilly spray.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026
Sean Connery first portrayed the legendary spy as a confident and ruthless Cold War warrior, while Roger Moore added camp and a gentlemanly touch to the role.

— Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 17 June 2026

Definition of gentlemanly

Adjective

Three Swiss museums—the Ethnographic Museum at the University of Zurich, Museum Rietberg Zurich, and Musée d’Ethnographie de Genève—have collectively returned eighteen courtly and religious objects from the Republic of Benin (now Nigeria).

— News Desk, Artforum, 30 June 2026
His Buena Vista Social Club premiered at the Berlin Film Festival and the courtly gents from Havana beat out their electrifying rhythms.

— Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 June 2026

Definition of courtly

Adjective

Teddy Roosevelt exhorted a nation of effeminate, civilized men to sally forth into the wild and reclaim their natural vitality.

— Elizabeth Dray, STAT, 21 July 2026
Her generation was one of thinkers, politically committed to defining how individuals were to be shaped as citizens of a civilized nation.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026

Definition of civilized

Adjective

Clearly, Americans didn’t do gallant failure, instead demanding domination over mere participation every time.

— Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Commandment was very gallant in defeat for trainer Brad Cox and looks to be on the improve after his seventh-place finish in the Kentucky Derby.

— Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 8 June 2026