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 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 In January, at a red-carpet event in Aventura, Ormo spoke about being happy with his career and acknowledged his Venezuelan roots. — Joan Murray, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 From making a red-carpet appearance with Tom Cruise to visiting Belfast, Prince William and Kate Middleton have been busy in recent weeks. — Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 13 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

Lipa forwent the softer runway styling, and toughened up the ladylike silhouette with a pair of towering, lace-up black leather knee-high boots by Le Silla.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 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