: a greeting or reception marked by ceremonial courtesy
—usually used in the phrase roll out the red carpet
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Shannon L. Bowen, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
From her red-carpet moments to her infamous pixie cut, Braxton’s showstopping panache has always been as memorable as her voice.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 29 Oct. 2024
David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Her red carpet appearance over the weekend marked the first time the necklace has been worn in public since Diana’s death in 1997.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
And on Tuesday during a red-carpet opening-night screening presented in association with Netflix, TAFFF showed an Audiard film for the first time.
—Shannon L. Bowen, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
From her red-carpet moments to her infamous pixie cut, Braxton’s showstopping panache has always been as memorable as her voice.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 29 Oct. 2024
Noun
Combs' former birthday parties included red carpet entrances, extravagant cakes, and an A-list guest list including the Kardashian/Jenner family, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Pharrell, Usher, Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, and Ivana Trump.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Her red carpet appearance over the weekend marked the first time the necklace has been worn in public since Diana’s death in 1997.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-carpet. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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