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Recent Examples of red-carpet
By Noel Cody · Updated March 11, 2025 Making its red-carpet debut, the first-ever Essies’ Choice Award presented by Diet Coke® stole the spotlight at the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards this year.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 26 Mar. 2025
At the March 15 premiere, which eschewed traditional red-carpet interviews and opted for photos only, the two stars were mostly kept apart.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 25 Mar. 2025
The red-carpet looks which astonished us at recent Met Galas were worn for dramatic effect, but, quietly, vintage is being worn all the time, everywhere: a vintage bias slip with a 1970s Elsa Peretti Tiffany cuff, or a ’90s Helmut Lang heel, or, from now, Maison Margiela tabis.
—Amanda Harlech, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
Many celebrities have been spotted wearing them at recent red-carpet events.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 26 Mar. 2025
At the March 15 premiere, which eschewed traditional red-carpet interviews and opted for photos only, the two stars were mostly kept apart.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 25 Mar. 2025
The red-carpet looks which astonished us at recent Met Galas were worn for dramatic effect, but, quietly, vintage is being worn all the time, everywhere: a vintage bias slip with a 1970s Elsa Peretti Tiffany cuff, or a ’90s Helmut Lang heel, or, from now, Maison Margiela tabis.
—Amanda Harlech, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
Many celebrities have been spotted wearing them at recent red-carpet events.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for red-carpet
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Gibson then threw out the ceremonial first pitch to the Dodgers first baseman.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Archaeologists found evidence of a stone circle and ceremonial platform, revealing the site’s historical significance.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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The ceremony sets the stage for each day’s contests and activities which include a ceremonious entrance led by a Native American veteran color guard, visiting dignitaries and tribal royalty, followed by dancers of all ages.—
Staff Reports,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Roberts began the process while Melania was still finalizing her position, which may have disrupted the ceremonious act.—
Lizzie Hyman,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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The family posed for Christmas photos in matching red formal wear and themed elf onesies in 2023, when Alcala was pregnant with Alianna.—
Nasha Smith,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Both sides have submitted arguments to the organization and will await a decision on whether there will be a formal investigation.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Denim Goes Ladylike Vogue’s senior market editor Madeline Fass styles out the ladylike jacket here with high-rise barrel-leg jeans and a simple white tee.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2025
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Top trends: With the return of ladylike dressing and glamor, pumps, slingbacks and mules were spotted on many runways this season, including Prada, Miu Miu, Fendi, Valentino and Balenciaga.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Bills guy is heading into the restaurant for a blind date, does the gentlemanly thing & holds the door open for a guy who happens to be wearing a Chiefs hat.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
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Jackson’s opening acts reflected his classic approach to country music and gentlemanly approach to performing.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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For any living room that could use a charming focal point, this number from Mackenzie Childs in their signature courtly check indicates style, and design know-how.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
31 Mar. 2025
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Inside the feudal fortress, decorative interiors include frescoes credited to Benedetto Bembo, such as Camera d’Oro, a room that depicts courtly interactions between Pier Maria Rossi and Bianca Pellegrini and recounts the tale of their love.—
Gulnaz Khan,
AFAR Media,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The lighting is sufficient for patrons to take it all in, and the sound level, despite the size of the room, has been successfully brought down to a civilized level.—
John Mariani,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Even a hearing on the proposal to arm school staff is equal parts passionate and civilized, as the majority gun-owning constituents don’t all agree that the Second Amendment should extend to the classroom.—
Lauren Wissot,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2025
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An elaborate ideology confers legitimacy upon the Kim family: according to the country’s founding myth, Kim Il Sung led a gallant band of guerilla fighters in the bitter winds of Manchuria to defeat the Japanese, liberate the Korean people, and establish the North Korean state.—
JENNIFER LIND,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Oct. 2010
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In stereotypical movies, the gallant hero saves the damsel through daring, dramatic action.—
Amanda Nguyen,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red-carpet. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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