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Recent Examples of red-carpet
It’s prized for sculpting a high-definition lip that holds up under the harshest red-carpet lighting.
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Micaela English, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, sign up for our Style Meter newsletter to be the first to know who has the hottest look of the night and to stay updated on future red-carpet events.
—Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
At the Hilton on Saturday night, several Cabinet members walked a red-carpet area outside the magnetometers, that second layer.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Kristen Bell, Rachel Sennott and Natasha Rothwell have all mentioned taking the pill at red-carpet events over the past year.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 22 Apr. 2026
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Micaela English, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, sign up for our Style Meter newsletter to be the first to know who has the hottest look of the night and to stay updated on future red-carpet events.
—Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
At the Hilton on Saturday night, several Cabinet members walked a red-carpet area outside the magnetometers, that second layer.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Kristen Bell, Rachel Sennott and Natasha Rothwell have all mentioned taking the pill at red-carpet events over the past year.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for red-carpet
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The former catcher was one of the six coaches fired last month following the team’s 10-17 start, so when the six Red Sox legends threw out their ceremonial first pitch, Martinez threw to current catcher Connor Wong instead of his former teammate.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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For Jimeno — who has spent years sharing his story through speaking engagements and books — the visit was more than ceremonial.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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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.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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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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This ritual, known as 'Sukye-sik,' is a formal ceremony where followers vow to live according to Buddhist teachings.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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For years, conservative politicians and commentators have portrayed it as a coordinated extremist threat, though law enforcement assessments have generally described it as decentralized and lacking formal leadership.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Long, layered pendants and strands of pearls work well with both knits and ladylike jackets, as seen here.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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Whereas these very ladylike mules would still be quite cute with jeans and a T-shirt, an outfit in the same black and white theme takes things to another level.—
Alison Syrett Cleary,
InStyle,
14 Mar. 2026
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The auction initially caused quite a stir, upsetting tried and true gentlemanly practice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The 38-year-old Slovenian center’s resume includes two Stanley Cups, two Selke Trophies as the league’s top defensive forward, three Lady Byng Memorial Trophies as the league’s most gentlemanly player, and one Mark Messier Leadership Award.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The royal court, along with the palaces of nobles, became centers of elegance and display, with ceremonies and outward grandeur being an important part of courtly culture.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
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The courtly British comedy finds Albert Finney embracing saucy adventures and getting into swordfights as a squire cast out of his kingdom. 80.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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But the specific French dispensation—the idea that a man’s erotic life exists outside the moral world of his other obligations, that the wife and the mistress are a civilized arrangement, that desire is sovereign—this mythology did not make the crossing with me, or did not survive it intact.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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The 2026 draft footprint stretched across Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium (still Heinz Field in the hearts of civilized people) and by the end of the weekend, the city had hosted one of the biggest football parties in human history.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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And Texas made a gallant comeback to tie the game at 77-77 when Pope coolly sank three consecutive free throws after getting fouled behind the arc with 3.8 seconds remaining.—
Kirk Bohls,
Houston Chronicle,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red-carpet. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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