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 outing marked VelJohnson’s first red-carpet sighting in two years, according to E! — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Prior to the Practical Magic 2 premiere, Channing’s last red-carpet appearance was at a July 2024 revival of Hello, Dolly! — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026 Jackson has been by his side—literally on nearly every red-carpet photo and every charity dinner—for the whole transformative ride. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026 While some stars turn to GLP-1s to address long-term weight struggles, others use the drugs to drop a few pounds — or even slim down before red-carpet events. — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for red-carpet

Recent Examples of Synonyms for red-carpet

Adjective

But before Clooney’s big moment, the ceremony had to get ceremonial.

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
His dad held the Bible as Blair posed with Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, for a ceremonial swearing-in, a hallmark for new members of Congress.

— Jay Stahl, USA Today, 3 Sep. 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

Because this wasn’t a traditional sit-down dinner, there wasn’t one formal tablescape.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
The firearms retailer never got any formal complaints at that location, according to city officials in Goleta, an affluent Santa Barbara County coastal town.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 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

His public utterances will brim with courtly niceties, and with legal and ecclesiastical arcana.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
But no one suspects Becca, who walks away with an additional seven points, leaping from a tie for last place (with Izzy and Erika) to a clean win, and the fanciest, courtliest, most butterfly-est wig of them all.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of courtly

Adjective

From the week Vandell opened in early December, crowds have gathered outside its forest-green door and down its patch of Los Feliz sidewalk, waiting to join the civilized chaos inside.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
At least in civilized society, which is what Screencaps Nation is all about.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 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