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Recent Examples of red-carpet
The reggaeton superstar, who's become known for his androgynous red-carpet style, has previously opened up about his gender-bending aesthetic.
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
At red-carpet events last year in New Orleans and this week in the Bay Area, Robinson was feted for his good deeds off the field.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
His red-carpet ensembles showcase a whimsical sense of fun, rather than an obsession with image.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Between the typical displays of red-carpet glamor and performances by some of music’s biggest names, the 68th Grammy Awards distinguished themselves from past years’ ceremonies with their distinctly political tenor.
—Connor Greene, Time, 2 Feb. 2026
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
At red-carpet events last year in New Orleans and this week in the Bay Area, Robinson was feted for his good deeds off the field.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
His red-carpet ensembles showcase a whimsical sense of fun, rather than an obsession with image.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Between the typical displays of red-carpet glamor and performances by some of music’s biggest names, the 68th Grammy Awards distinguished themselves from past years’ ceremonies with their distinctly political tenor.
—Connor Greene, Time, 2 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for red-carpet
Adjective
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The largely ceremonial legislature rubber stamps decisions that have been made by the ruling Communist Party.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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After the funeral service, there will be a processional to the Beverly Shores Fire Station for Himan’s ceremonial last call.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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More convincing in the film is cinematographer Talant Akynbekov’s observant, almost ceremonious lensing of carpet weaving, as well as of the beats of everyday life, sometimes accompanied by the traditional tunes villagers hum.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
23 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The service Service here strikes that elusive balance between formal and familiar—the staff embodying Japanese omotenashi (hospitality) while operating with polished international flair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Look for Credentials That Signal Real Retirement Expertise Designations such as CFP (Certified Financial Planner) or RICP (Retirement Income Certified Professional) indicate formal training in financial and retirement planning.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Prefer something more ladylike?—
Alison Syrett Cleary,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2026
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Look for a pair with a pointed- or square-toe, and pair them with equally ladylike touches, like a column skirt or trailing statement coat.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Rising above the intraband fray, Weir remained gentlemanly and affable.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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Jim Sawyer, a gentlemanly preacher and city council member whose public service had been winding towards a peaceful conclusion, was asked to replace him.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The pianist Steven Blier, who co-founded NYFOS in 1988 and remains its artistic director, is one of the most imaginative programmers in classical music, his myriad interests bursting the courtly confines of the vocal recital.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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These firms now pay their rainmakers like Wall Street stars and have dropped their courtly scruples for relentless commercialism.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Both expect their rivalry to stay civilized.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2026
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And that was the one that ended up being a really civilized breakup.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Tilt and the gallant escort was replaced by a boy too traumatized to leave his mother’s side.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Jan. 2026
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While Son of Hitler takes plenty of creative liberty when the titular character is recruited to assassinate his famous father for the Allies, the fate of the real-life Loret isn’t so gallant.—
Rosemary Counter,
Vanity Fair,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red-carpet. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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