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Recent Examples of red-carpet
This was the opening salvo in a red-carpet arms race.
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Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
Though Swift is skipping the VMAs 2025, fans have many Swiftian VMA moments to look back on fondly, from her Girl Squad era to the Midnights album announcement to last year’s Dior red-carpet moment.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
Now red-carpet marketing for luxury brands gets them far more notice than ad campaigns or runway shows.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
And in recent years, Venice has offered its share of memorable red-carpet looks (think Lady Gaga and her haute couture headpiece) and viral moments that draw the attention of the world (a teary Brendan Fraser basking in a standing ovation).
—Brent Lang, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
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Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
Though Swift is skipping the VMAs 2025, fans have many Swiftian VMA moments to look back on fondly, from her Girl Squad era to the Midnights album announcement to last year’s Dior red-carpet moment.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
Now red-carpet marketing for luxury brands gets them far more notice than ad campaigns or runway shows.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
And in recent years, Venice has offered its share of memorable red-carpet looks (think Lady Gaga and her haute couture headpiece) and viral moments that draw the attention of the world (a teary Brendan Fraser basking in a standing ovation).
—Brent Lang, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for red-carpet
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In fact, the presidents of the Central Pacific and, yes, Union Pacific railroads met in 1869 to drive the final ceremonial rail stake into the ground, connecting the east and west coasts.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Irish presidency is mostly ceremonial and is directly elected every seven years.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Today is the eleven year anniversary of the release of Destiny, perhaps not as ceremonious as last year’s tenth anniversary, one that did not end the series, but Bungie presses on.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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At some schools, the general manager is a ceremonious one, given to a program’s famous alumnus who can help gin up interest and money.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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The former officials’ attorneys, represented by former Hunter Biden attorney Abbe Lowell, are seeking back pay and a formal declaration that the firings were unlawful.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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The proposal has not yet been presented to the FA Board and there has been no formal vote at EFL level, either.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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The ladylike outfit—consisting of a square-neck, mid-sleeve, calf-length bodycon dress paired with mesh stilettos and ’90s-style sunglasses—is not only super seductive but timeless too.—
Laura Tortora,
Glamour,
14 Aug. 2025
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Bridal whites are a relatively new addition to Selena Gomez’s style lexicon; but Gomez has long been crafting a ladylike, refined, elegant aesthetic.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
10 Aug. 2025
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Self-effacing, gentlemanly and energetically friendly, Lovell was an astronaut, a member of a very exclusive club.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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The grandaddy of green fragrances, Polo’s original eau de toilette has been a gentlemanly staple since it was introduced in 1978.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
3 July 2025
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But Ed presents himself with a no-frills courtly reticence that’s equal parts politeness and caution.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
30 Aug. 2025
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All this evidence suggests that the earliest tarot deck may have been used for little more than a courtly card game, an exquisite plaything for the super-rich.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
25 Aug. 2025
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Butler and Malkovich turn bullying into hambone art, and Isaac magnetizes our sympathy as the daredevil but still relatively civilized Nick, who’s caught in the middle of all this.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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But the needs of civilized society have a way of intruding.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Aug. 2025
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The experience of secession, of war, of industrial slaughter and gallant sacrifice, of Black soldiery and humanity all reforged Lincoln into a stronger alloy.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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The pre-match tifo at the Roker End depicted the County Durham legend of the giant Lambton worm, slayed by a gallant local hero.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red-carpet. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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