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Recent Examples of red-carpet
The official live red-carpet show will air at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2025
After its red-carpet reporters cut off Babyface for Chappell Roan, the AP apologizes.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2025
Browsing through them is like attending a red-carpet gala for the chief artistic luminaries of the early twentieth century.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
But before the ceremony even started, AP’s Krysta Fauria also issued a personal apology to Babyface before the site’s red-carpet coverage ended.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Feb. 2025
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2025
After its red-carpet reporters cut off Babyface for Chappell Roan, the AP apologizes.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2025
Browsing through them is like attending a red-carpet gala for the chief artistic luminaries of the early twentieth century.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
But before the ceremony even started, AP’s Krysta Fauria also issued a personal apology to Babyface before the site’s red-carpet coverage ended.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for red-carpet
Adjective
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Another jar was part of a ceremonial burial for Mr. Halsey in 2021.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Feb. 2025
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Other artifacts on view include ceremonial cowrie shell baskets, flags from various slave rebellions, and slave badges from markets across North and South America.—
Kaila Philo,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The ceremony sets the stage for each day’s contests and activities which include a ceremonious entrance led by a Native American veteran color guard, visiting dignitaries and tribal royalty, followed by dancers of all ages.—
Staff Reports,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Roberts began the process while Melania was still finalizing her position, which may have disrupted the ceremonious act.—
Lizzie Hyman,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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With so many celebrities and A-list attendees on the red carpet, the premiere was packed with designer looks and ornate formal attire.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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Though anyone seeking pardons or clemency for a nonmilitary criminal offense can submit a formal petition to the Office of the Pardon Attorney through the U.S. Department of Justice, the president is under no obligation to abide by this advice.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Make the Coat the Outfit This simple yet stylish outfit looks extra ladylike thanks to a few choice details: a slim-fit coat in navy blue, a purse cinching the waist, and a pair of yellow shoes packed with embellishments.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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Bows, Ruffles, and Lace Galore The Rococo style is known for being ladylike and delicate, so don’t be afraid to incorporate plenty of bows, ruffles, and lace in your party decor.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2025
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Southgate came across as a humble, patriotic, gentlemanly ambassador for the game.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
The Athletic,
18 July 2024
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But the occasionally frantic ex-jock and the gentlemanly straight man had instant chemistry.—
Michael S. Rosenwald,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Across the street was the Mortensen House, a Spanish Colonial Revival villa from 1929, with courtly arches under a Mediterranean red-tile roof.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2025
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State of play: The courtly and restrained Bessent warned of economic disaster if Trump's 2017 package of tax cuts, many of which are due to expire at the end of the year, are not extended.—
Axios,
Axios,
27 Jan. 2025
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People, many of whom had never ventured beyond the civilized comforts of the east, found themselves in a wild frontier fraught with dangers unimaginable by today’s standards.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Walking and using transit is a civilized and humane way to live, good for both personal and community health.—
Michael O’Hare,
The Mercury News,
11 Dec. 2024
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But at the very end, America's Democratic majority came home to Carter in a late surge that flooded polling places in party strongholds across the nation and stopped Ford's gallant comeback just short of victory.—
Peter Goldman,
Newsweek,
29 Dec. 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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“Red-carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red-carpet. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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