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Recent Examples of red-carpet
Today, his sculptural, fashion-forward approach to hair elevates red-carpet and editorial looks alike.
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Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
In fact, a red-carpet old-Hollywood wattage throwdown may be a lost Zen art.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Rare was the big public event in which none of the bold names were telling red-carpet interlocutors that were wearing Armani.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
This was the opening salvo in a red-carpet arms race.
—Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
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Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
In fact, a red-carpet old-Hollywood wattage throwdown may be a lost Zen art.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Rare was the big public event in which none of the bold names were telling red-carpet interlocutors that were wearing Armani.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
This was the opening salvo in a red-carpet arms race.
—Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for red-carpet
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Joining Muniz in the ceremonial duties were LL Cool J, David Arquette, and Mandy Moore.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Sep. 2025
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Rupert, now 94, will continue in a figurehead capacity as chairman emeritus of the companies, maintaining ceremonial leadership but no direct voting control.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 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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At some schools, the general manager is a ceremonious one, given to a program’s famous alumnus who can help gin up interest and money.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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The former officials’ attorneys, represented by former Hunter Biden attorney Abbe Lowell, are seeking back pay and a formal declaration that the firings were unlawful.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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The proposal has not yet been presented to the FA Board and there has been no formal vote at EFL level, either.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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While saliva is your best friend during a blow job, there’s a more ladylike way to perform without spitting.—
Ian Kumamoto,
Them.,
10 Sep. 2025
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The ladylike outfit—consisting of a square-neck, mid-sleeve, calf-length bodycon dress paired with mesh stilettos and ’90s-style sunglasses—is not only super seductive but timeless too.—
Laura Tortora,
Glamour,
14 Aug. 2025
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Self-effacing, gentlemanly and energetically friendly, Lovell was an astronaut, a member of a very exclusive club.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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The grandaddy of green fragrances, Polo’s original eau de toilette has been a gentlemanly staple since it was introduced in 1978.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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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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All this evidence suggests that the earliest tarot deck may have been used for little more than a courtly card game, an exquisite plaything for the super-rich.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
25 Aug. 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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This inexcusable violence belongs nowhere in a civilized society.—
Dan Mangan,Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
10 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 19 Sep. 2025.
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