: a greeting or reception marked by ceremonial courtesy
—usually used in the phrase roll out the red carpet
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Royal Style The duchess made another solo red-carpet appearance.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2024
Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
The opening ceremony set the tone with Lee, Hollywood royalty Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, Wicked star Cynthia Erivo, Eva Longoria, Emily Blunt and Vin Diesel among those hitting the red carpet.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
However, the red-carpet treatment highlighted European leaders' eagerness to cultivate relationships with the incoming U.S. administration, particularly given the complex global challenges ahead.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Royal Style The duchess made another solo red-carpet appearance.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
Beyoncé walked the red carpet alongside her husband, Jay-Z, and her 12-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
The opening ceremony set the tone with Lee, Hollywood royalty Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, Wicked star Cynthia Erivo, Eva Longoria, Emily Blunt and Vin Diesel among those hitting the red carpet.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-carpet. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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