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Princeton's WordNet

  1. red carpetadjective

    a strip of red carpeting laid down for dignitaries to walk on

  2. red carpet(a), red-carpet(a)adjective

    special treatment or hospitality

    "the maitre d' gave them the red-carpet treatment"

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  1. red-carpetadjective

    Ostentatiously special; VIP

Wikipedia

  1. red-carpet

    A red carpet is traditionally used to mark the route taken by heads of state on ceremonial and formal occasions, and has in recent decades been extended to use by VIPs and celebrities at formal events.

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  1. red-carpet

    A red-carpet refers to a special honor or respectful treatment given to an important guest or dignitary, used symbolically or literally. Typically, it involves a long, red carpet that is laid out for high-profile dignitaries to walk on when arriving at a significant event, such as a premiere, award ceremony, or special function. The term also denotes privileged treatment or ceremonial pomp on special occasions.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of red-carpet in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of red-carpet in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of red-carpet in a Sentence

  1. Tessa Thompson:

    Lena was not anywhere present in our group during the countless hours of work for the last two months. We hosted an open house for actresses for red carpet messaging and Lena presence was a surprise to us all, this is a time of reckoning. And for many, a re-education. So many women also have real work to do. I’m afraid it’s too nuanced a conversation to have on this platform. But I hear you, and know that your thoughts and words are not lost on me. It’s been discussed.

  2. Andre Berto:

    I just want equal treatment. You saw what they did with the Afghan refugees. They pretty much brought up over here on a red-carpet type of situation, i believe that Biden definitely needs to step up, definitely needs to step up, and to really show us that he really cares.

  3. Jens Christensen:

    Imagine being on the front row of a fashion show, or at a red carpet event, that'd be very compelling to people.

  4. Joey Kramer:

    The band's offer to allow me to participate in this week's MusiCares and Grammy celebrations for red carpet photo ops only, is appreciated ; however, with a fill-in drummer playing on stage at two events honoring our collective musical contributions, it is extremely hurtful to me.

  5. Charles de LEUSSE:

    The wolf rolls out red carpet, Remnants of Red Riding Hood. (Le loup déroule le tapis rouge, Ce qui reste du Chaperon Rouge)


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