How to Use red-carpet in a Sentence

red-carpet

1 of 2 adjective
  • Ahead of the event, fans can tune in to the live red-carpet pre-show.
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Out: Karamo Are the Karamo red-carpet fans in the room with us now?
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2024
  • This isn’t the first time Rachel has stopped fans in their tracks with her red-carpet attire.
    Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 15 Apr. 2023
  • Ahead, look back at our choices for the best SAG Awards red-carpet looks of all time.
    Kelsey Lafferty, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2024
  • These days Klum is more of a bikini fan than a one-piece gal, not to mention a fan of the stunning red-carpet gown.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2023
  • And trust that mood boards are being supercharged by the wave of runway and red-carpet dye jobs over the past few months.
    Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2023
  • On it were hanging five red-carpet looks planned for client Emily Blunt.
    Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2023
  • The clip amounts to a brief shot of Brosnahan in a red-carpet getup, while a voice in the background (that sure sounds like Susie to us) calls out for Midge.
    Vulture, 2 Mar. 2023
  • Here, some of the most daring red-carpet looks of all time, which leave little to the imagination.
    Alice Cary, Vogue, 9 July 2023
  • Sweeney's drapey Givenchy ’fit, consisting of an open-back top and matching maxi skirt, took the red-carpet see-through trend to the extreme.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2023
  • Countless start-ups tell stories of the same red-carpet treatment.
    Gerrit De Vynck, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Red appears to be her go-to for red-carpet appearances.
    Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 22 Sep. 2023
  • For the worldwide red-carpet rollout of his latest thriller Bullet Train, Brad Pitt rocked linen suits, shirts, and skirts.
    Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023
  • What better place to debut a new hairstyle than the Oscars 2024 red-carpet?
    Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 11 Mar. 2024
  • The couple make their red-carpet debut at Paris Fashion Week.
    Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Sep. 2023
  • Bella has made a number of red-carpet appearances over the years.
    Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2023
  • All these celebrities were excited to meet us at these red-carpet events.
    Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2023
  • For the red-carpet premiere of The Idol, Fox wore a gauzy white gown made of an iridescent material.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 May 2023
  • The couple made their red-carpet debut in November of 2019.
    Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Florence Pugh just delivered one of her most glamorous red-carpet looks to date.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 July 2023
  • After being starved of red-carpet wear in the latter part of 2023, expect awards show attendees to dream big.
    Alice Newbold, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2024
  • This isn’t a red-carpet film debut or a charity event, but celebrities are still turning out for it.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 21 Dec. 2023
  • To me the Grammys red carpet is all about balancing fun with red-carpet glam, and this look does so flawlessly.
    Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2024
  • This March, Lopez supported Affleck at the premiere of his film Air; while there, the two shared another red-carpet kiss.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 May 2023
  • Here’s a look at six designs that blend sustainable practices with red-carpet style.
    Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 May 2023
  • The look is a bit of a departure for Aniston, whose tried-and-true red-carpet formula consists of (mostly opaque) black or white gowns.
    Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2023
  • So what if the Bengals don’t go out of their way to provide a bunch of extra, red-carpet services for players’ families.
    Jason Williams, The Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2023
  • Hairstylist and makeup artist Brittany Gharring, who did Gomez's cut and glam for the red-carpet event, shared a short clip that showed part of Gomez's getting-ready process.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 13 June 2023
  • Cate Blanchett is using the 2023 awards season to make a statement for sustainable red-carpet dressing.
    Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 Mar. 2023
  • In contrast to her über-glam red-carpet looks, J.Law's off-duty outfits often consist of a white T-shirt, baggy pants, flat shoes, and the same black cross-body satchel bag.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 22 June 2023
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red carpet

2 of 2 noun
  • Ahead of the event, fans can tune in to the live red carpet pre-show.
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2023
  • One thing's for sure: the girl knows how to dress beyond the stage and red carpet!
    Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 9 July 2023
  • But for most of the night, all eyes were on the real action — the red carpet.
    Elizabeth Paton, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2023
  • The star of the 75th Emmy Awards red carpet was a green goblin in a mossy evening gown.
    Vulture, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Here, see all the stars arriving on the red carpet at the premiere of Girls5Eva.
    Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024
  • No, the city won’t start rolling up the red carpet or stop rolling out friendly greetings.
    Mark Eddington, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Aug. 2023
  • In the months since, A-listers have duly been championing the fiery shade on the red carpet.
    Alex Kessler, Vogue, 19 July 2023
  • On another side of the coin, others loved Gwen's unique choice on the red carpet.
    Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 10 Apr. 2023
  • How does your day-to-day style differ from outfits for the red carpet or on tour?
    Megan Armstrong, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2023
  • First, the 40-year-old songstress hit the red carpet in a (super sparkly) shorts suit that showed off miles of toned legs.
    Korin Miller, Women's Health, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Reds players and coaches will walk the red carpet to greet fans around noon.
    Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 27 Mar. 2023
  • For red carpet ready evenings, the yacht has two hair and beauty rooms, one in the spa area and another in the owner’s suite.
    Bill Springer, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Think Emma Corrin, whose elfin spin on the wixie, is setting the bar on the red carpet.
    Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2023
  • If there was a best red carpet season award though, Robbie would be a lock.
    Glamour, 25 Feb. 2024
  • To see all the looks from the 2024 Oscars red carpet, and for more of Glamour’s live show coverage, click here.
    Blanca De Almandoz, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2024
  • In the clip, Black and Gass strut around the red carpet, doing dance moves and jump-kicking while belting along to the D’s hard rock take on the 1998 pop smash.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2024
  • But even before that last, final breath, the cockroach that crawled on the Met’s red carpet in May was a true smash.
    Randee Dawn, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Earlier in the night, the two superstars posed for photos on the red carpet.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Chalamet isn’t the first star to lean into an armored look on the red carpet.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Check out Eilish in the teaser and walking the red carpet at the show’s premiere below.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2023
  • The pair entered to fanfare on a red carpet, decked out in regal dresses, gloves, and tiaras.
    Vulture, 22 Nov. 2023
  • After a quick run through the press at the red carpet, JOP headed inside and the desmadre began.
    Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Watching them on the red carpet at the premiere felt like this was just the beginning of the rest of their career, the beginning of the rest of their lives.
    Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Nov. 2023
  • In 2010, the pair hit the red carpet for Mirren's action comedy Red.
    Sarah Title, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Our favorite young stars wore these styles on and off the red carpet and we’re still obsessed with these styles today.
    Essence, 12 Apr. 2024
  • Prior to the Tonys, Mulvaney stepped on the red carpet at the Grammys in February, and even then red was her color of choice for the night.
    David Chiu, Peoplemag, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Soccer’s biggest stars stepped off the pitch and onto the red carpet to attend one of the sport’s most esteemed events last night.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2023
  • The rest of my evening is spent outside on the red carpet, chatting with the season-four stars, who arrive around 8:45, after the reunion.
    Vulture, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Paola caught up with Rolling Stone ahead of the awards on the red carpet and talked about her full-circle moment in Seville, Spain and her new music on the way.
    Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 16 Nov. 2023
  • The actress’s red carpet style is a mix of elegance and out-of-the-box silhouettes thanks to her stylist Madison Guest Tomares.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 28 Nov. 2023

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