: a greeting or reception marked by ceremonial courtesy
—usually used in the phrase roll out the red carpet
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Vogue, 16 Feb. 2025
On Sunday, cast members who appear in a red-carpet pre-event ahead of the show’s 50th anniversary special will see a lot more from sponsors.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Alice Cary, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
The opening of the jail had been delayed, the red carpet stored away, the prisoners' transfers into this facility put on hold.
—Keith Sharon, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
But now for the important bit: the red-carpet looks.
—Vogue, 16 Feb. 2025
On Sunday, cast members who appear in a red-carpet pre-event ahead of the show’s 50th anniversary special will see a lot more from sponsors.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Noun
Rih’s red carpet looks command attention, too, though.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
The opening of the jail had been delayed, the red carpet stored away, the prisoners' transfers into this facility put on hold.
—Keith Sharon, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-carpet. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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