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Recent Examples of red-carpet
Upon landing, they were greeted with a hero's welcome of cheering crowds, photographers, booming music and a red-carpet entrance to a hangar.
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Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Below, revisit some key red-carpet moments when silver hair took the spotlight.
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Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
The legendary German sports car maker has just unveiled three one-off 911s that will make their red-carpet debut at the premiere of Toy Story 5.
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 June 2026
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are red-carpet official after a year of dating.
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Kimi Robinson,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Below, revisit some key red-carpet moments when silver hair took the spotlight.
—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
The legendary German sports car maker has just unveiled three one-off 911s that will make their red-carpet debut at the premiere of Toy Story 5.
—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 June 2026
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are red-carpet official after a year of dating.
—
Kimi Robinson,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for red-carpet
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That joy was bursting at the seams; the kids couldn't wait for the ceremonial ribbons to be cut.
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The Nasdaq bell is rung by pressing a ceremonial electronic button at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square, and often serves as a branding event for corporations, with executives invited to press the button.
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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.
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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.
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The men, both in formal suits, appear jovial despite their opposing political views, with smiles spreading on their faces.
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Management cited its recent formal launch of FedEx Life Science, which provides specialized transportation services for the health-care industry, where packages can be both time- and temperature-sensitive, as well as accelerating growth in artificial intelligence.
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Among the sightings on the third day were Zara Tindall, whose smile was extra bright thanks to her ultra-glossy lips, and Princess Diana's nieces Amelia and Eliza Spencer, both with makeup in perfect ladylike style .
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Complete the look with a crisp button-up and a pair of ladylike heels.
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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.
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Born July 9, 1937, the artist—immediately recognizable in his colorful, gentlemanly attire, complete with cap and round glasses—is survived by his partner Jean-Pierre Goncalves de Lima, two brothers, Phillip and John, as well as their children and grandchildren.
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His Buena Vista Social Club premiered at the Berlin Film Festival and the courtly gents from Havana beat out their electrifying rhythms.
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In addition to writing the show, his central acting turn as Vega/Zorro showcases a formidable skillset as a courtly presence equipped with agile swordplay and a cracking bullwhip.
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In Season 3, the team enters Dinopia, a civilized dinosaur world, to face threats endangering both worlds through friendship, courage, and teamwork.
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The chaos in Ithaca may be political and ethical—a violation of custom—but stretches of the poem are barbarous and wild, beyond civilized life altogether.
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Clearly, Americans didn’t do gallant failure, instead demanding domination over mere participation every time.
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But the Ballances were more than gallant warriors – in fact, a life-size oil painting of Marti’s great-grandfather Charles Ballance’s wife and children – including her grandfather Willis as a 3-year-old – hangs in a place of honor at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield.
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“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red-carpet. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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