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

Goggles, who practices Arapaho ceremonial ways but dabbles in Christianity, liked the worship band and activities that kept her grandchildren busy.

— Savannah Peters, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
The haka, a ceremonial Maori dance performed by the New Zealand rugby union team — and other sides representing that country across different sports — is, in many ways, the iconic image of rugby itself.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 11 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

His two sons attended New York public schools, but Spade says their formal observance of the attacks seldom extended beyond a moment of silence.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
Sparks alone has converted 38 of his 94 stores, and the network stands at 155 across 27 states — a base large enough to justify a formal national rollout but small enough that new owners can still test economics store by store.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 11 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