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Recent Examples of red-carpet
Everything about the red-carpet photos accentuates their Evel Knievel-size age gap: Belichick looks sedately pleased in a maroon blazer, like a car dealer at a Shriners banquet; Hudson beams in a sparkly Cirque du Soleil-style number that covers approximately 12 percent of her torso.
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Willy Staley, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
The official live red-carpet show will air at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2025
But now for the important bit: the red-carpet looks.
—Vogue, 16 Feb. 2025
On Sunday, cast members who appear in a red-carpet pre-event ahead of the show’s 50th anniversary special will see a lot more from sponsors.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
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Willy Staley, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
The official live red-carpet show will air at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2025
But now for the important bit: the red-carpet looks.
—Vogue, 16 Feb. 2025
On Sunday, cast members who appear in a red-carpet pre-event ahead of the show’s 50th anniversary special will see a lot more from sponsors.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for red-carpet
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Steeled away from the confines of death in a timeless town, the spirits of the dead co-mingle with the living as a local priest leads the community’s procession to the top of a mountain to perform the ceremonial re-burial.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
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The address carries the same ceremonial importance as the State of the Union.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Yoon's lawyers have accused the investigative agency that detained him before his formal arrest of lacking legal authority to probe rebellion charges.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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As a formal statement of disapproval, censure is about the worst punishment for a misbehaving House member short of removing them from office.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Here, contexts are reconfigured and layering is an act that’s less about pairing and more about juxtaposition which creates a ladylike silhouette.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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In other words, take this whole ladylike idea from head-to-toe.—
Kerry Pieri,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2025
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Grant in particular runs away with the show, the epitome of British charm in his rumpled wardrobe, dry wit, and refined gentlemanly manners.—
Charles Bramesco,
Vulture,
10 Feb. 2025
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Image ‘Paddington in Peru’ Directed by Dougal Wilson, this sequel sees the gentlemanly bear Paddington (voiced by Ben Whishaw) on a trip to Peru to find his Aunt.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Across the street was the Mortensen House, a Spanish Colonial Revival villa from 1929, with courtly arches under a Mediterranean red-tile roof.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2025
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Going back to child labor policies reminiscent of the Gilded Age is not an answer in a civilized society to address worker shortages and disrupted supply chains.—
Thomas Kennedy,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
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And Smith wants to use it as a stage for something sprawling and meaningful — the latest pronouncement on how savage the supposedly civilized become when the chips are down.—
Mike Hale,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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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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But at the very end, America's Democratic majority came home to Carter in a late surge that flooded polling places in party strongholds across the nation and stopped Ford's gallant comeback just short of victory.—
Peter Goldman,
Newsweek,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red-carpet. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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