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 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 Maher poked fun at the extensive renovations during a red-carpet interview with APT. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 29 June 2026 Zendaya doesn’t get enough credit for her red-carpet looks. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for red-carpet

Recent Examples of Synonyms for red-carpet

Adjective

There will be ceremonial aspects that feel uniquely Spanish, Portuguese or Moroccan, but there need not be military aircrafts flying overhead or the host country’s anthem played before matches.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Former Cubs pitcher and World Series champion Kyle Hendricks will throw a ceremonial first pitch before Saturday’s game, and members of the 2016 World Series championship team will sing during the seventh-inning stretch.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 17 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

Washington responded by turning its assurance into a formal guarantee, though one signed as an executive order a successor can revoke.

— Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Anderson’s neighbors, Matt and Laurel Nelson, needed to meet that threshold to move the case to a formal hearing on their complaint against the county manager.

— Reed Williams, AJC.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of formal

Adjective

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
While expecting her son Patrick Bouvier in 1963, Kennedy wore ladylike looks like double-breasted maternity coats and shift dresses.

— Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 29 June 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

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
In Season 3, the team enters Dinopia, a civilized dinosaur world, to face threats endangering both worlds through friendship, courage, and teamwork.

— Kevin Giraud, Variety, 24 June 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