: 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
Marissa Muller, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
The trio was snapped sitting inside at a table later on in the evening, after hanging on the red carpet, too.
Mowry and Harry, who starred in Sister, Sister from 1994 to 1999 alongside Tim Reid and Tia’s twin sister Tamera Mowry, have continued to stay close since filming for the show ended.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 20 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
Related Articles Lambert’s look stood out on the red carpet for this year’s CMA Awards, which was otherwise full of sparkle and voluminous silhouettes from attendees like Colbie Caillatm Megan Moroney, Tiera Kennedy and Alana Springsteen.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
The trio was snapped sitting inside at a table later on in the evening, after hanging on the red carpet, too.
Mowry and Harry, who starred in Sister, Sister from 1994 to 1999 alongside Tim Reid and Tia’s twin sister Tamera Mowry, have continued to stay close since filming for the show ended.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-carpet. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
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