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Recent Examples of red-carpet
Despite being a signatory to the Rome Statute – the treaty that established the court in 2002 – Mongolia extended a red-carpet welcome to the Russian leader.
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Tim Lister, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
With a little help from stylist Harry Lambert, Corrin has created a new standard for red-carpet dressing where conventional glamour is something to be challenged and unsettled.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo won our hearts and minds with their red-carpet looks and adorable press tour moments, and our first look at their performances as Glinda and Elphaba, respectively.
—Charley Ross, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024
Leno gives health update 2 years after fire, motorcycle accident
Jay Leno says 'things are good' 2 years after fire, motorcycle accident
Leno opened up about his road to recovery during a September red-carpet interview with E!
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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Tim Lister, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
With a little help from stylist Harry Lambert, Corrin has created a new standard for red-carpet dressing where conventional glamour is something to be challenged and unsettled.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo won our hearts and minds with their red-carpet looks and adorable press tour moments, and our first look at their performances as Glinda and Elphaba, respectively.
—Charley Ross, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024
Leno gives health update 2 years after fire, motorcycle accident
Jay Leno says 'things are good' 2 years after fire, motorcycle accident
Leno opened up about his road to recovery during a September red-carpet interview with E!
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for red-carpet
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Souvenir shops would also sell trinkets and ceremonial goods commemorating Russian-Syrian military cooperation.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Princess Anne chose a photo of her and her husband Vice-Adm. Tim Laurence waving from a carriage during a ceremonial procession in June.Issy Ronald, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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The ceremonious confection has, after all, been a tradition for millennia: its roots trace back to ancient Rome, where grooms would break a barley cake over their bride’s head to officialize their union.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 27 July 2024
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When the Eagle lifted off to join the Columbia, Aldrin reported seeing the rocket blast knock the flag over, an unceremonious end to a very ceremonious beginning.Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 19 July 2024
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Prosecutors argue that Mangione's possession of these items demonstrates an intent to commit a criminal act, though a formal connection to the shooting of Brian Thompson has not yet been established in these proceedings.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Doubling as formal introduction to anyone who hasn’t attended a Bushwick warehouse show with 45 stoned internet rappers on the lineup, Xavier’s tape is loosely threaded together by interview clips and DJ drops that contextualize the Upper West Side native’s referential yet futuristic turn-up music.Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 9 Dec. 2024
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The sheer, butter yellow chiffon dress had an empire waistline, high neck, and ladylike cap sleeves that offset the risqué nature of the totally transparent bodice.Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2024
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Mike Marsland Bottega Veneta resort 2025, look 16 Photo: Courtesy of Bottega Veneta Barbaro, who stepped into Joan Baez’s shoes in the film, opted for a more ladylike premiere look.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
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America and Italy has lost one of its strongest and most gentlemanly voices: Gianfranco Sorrentino, after a long battle with illness, has died.John Mariani, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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McGroarty, to the best of my knowledge, has never won any awards for gentlemanly conduct on the ice.Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
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In the video, guests dressed for an Instagrammable, Regency-era ball, while an orchestra played music for courtly dances and Lopez sat on a throne, holding court as her own version of Queen Charlotte.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 25 July 2024
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From there, ravioli made its way into the courtly kitchens of the northern provinces.Dawn Davis Sharon Radisch Soneela Nankani Emma Kehlbeck Joel Thibodeau, New York Times, 13 May 2024
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By contrast, the recent behavior of the rebels who have just conquered Syria looks reassuringly civilized.Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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The United States is a civilized country with strong democratic institutions.Steven A. Harvey, Baltimore Sun, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Bears had mounted a gallant comeback in the second half against the best team in football and were in a position to tie the score with a field goal or win the game with a touchdown.Steve Silverman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Albert Suárez stepped in to pitch a gallant five innings but understandably could not go more on short notice.Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2024
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“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red-carpet. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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