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Recent Examples of red-carpet
Bosworth’s gold stilettos also trace a broader red-carpet mood.
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2025
Back in September 2023, Allen and Previn were joined by their daughters in a rare red-carpet appearance at the Venice Film Festival, when Allen premiered his movie Coup de Chance.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
The news comes as the series wrapped its third and final season today, and it was announced at the series’ finale red-carpet celebration in Paris.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2025
Elsewhere, Javier Bardem arrived with a keffiyeh around his neck before using his red-carpet interviews to state his refusal to work with organizations affiliated with Israel.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2025
Back in September 2023, Allen and Previn were joined by their daughters in a rare red-carpet appearance at the Venice Film Festival, when Allen premiered his movie Coup de Chance.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
The news comes as the series wrapped its third and final season today, and it was announced at the series’ finale red-carpet celebration in Paris.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2025
Elsewhere, Javier Bardem arrived with a keffiyeh around his neck before using his red-carpet interviews to state his refusal to work with organizations affiliated with Israel.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for red-carpet
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Mullally also becomes the ceremonial head of some 85 million Anglicans worldwide, with the appointment of a woman risking deeper theological divides with some of the more conservative branches of the church in African nations.—
Muvija M,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Last month, the Pirates invited Markwood to throw out the ceremonial first pitch during a game against the Athletics.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The extended ovation following Kershaw’s ceremonious exit in the top of the fifth preceded the uncontrollable catharsis of Shohei Ohtani’s go-ahead home run in the bottom of the fifth, a three-run shot that pierced the Giants’ soul.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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Today is the eleven year anniversary of the release of Destiny, perhaps not as ceremonious as last year’s tenth anniversary, one that did not end the series, but Bungie presses on.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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As evidenced, efforts can culminate in formal events for strategizing and bolstering membership.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Oct. 2025
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Wyatt’s pointed use of stark silence to enhance some of the tense moments before battles break out is an effective formal choice that, without the use of slow motion, produces the feeling of time moving differently, making the viewer hyper-aware of what may come.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Brooches brought ladylike charm to the runway, transforming from heirloom pins into modern statements.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
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Femininity The femininity and ladylike silhouettes enhanced the Italian elegance that helped define one of the strongest messages of the Milan season.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Performances are solid throughout, notably from Boulane, who turns up the gentlemanly charm by infinitesimal degrees.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Urban gave Kidman a gentlemanly gesture on the Cannes red carpet in 2013.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Menuetto: Allegretto takes the shape of a dance, its courtly pulse enlivened by fanciful woodwind slides that seem to tumble over each other.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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But Ed presents himself with a no-frills courtly reticence that’s equal parts politeness and caution.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
30 Aug. 2025
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One of the reasons why Israel should have a right to defend itself is Israel is a civilized country.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Blyth provides a fitting foil to Jonsson’s softness with his endless spring of ruthless aggression, forcing Taylor’s primal survival instincts to butt against his more civilized sense that there has to be something more for him in this world.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
12 Sep. 2025
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The experience of secession, of war, of industrial slaughter and gallant sacrifice, of Black soldiery and humanity all reforged Lincoln into a stronger alloy.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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The pre-match tifo at the Roker End depicted the County Durham legend of the giant Lambton worm, slayed by a gallant local hero.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red-carpet. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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