1
as in limits
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
there's a ceiling on prices
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2
as in roofs
a raised covering over something for decoration or protection
we sat around the campfire under a ceiling of stars
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Recent Examples of ceilings
Inside exudes historical glamour—soaring frescoed ceilings, decorative motifs and terrazzo floors untouched for centuries.
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Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The furniture has been curated for its bright palette of whites and creams that blend harmoniously with the original stone walls and ceilings.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
On the premises there are also 24-hour CCTV cameras with four separate monitoring stations (one on site, three external), intruder alarms and flood detectors installed in the floors, ceilings and walls.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Especially if Payton would rather just lean on the guys from last year, regardless of their ceilings.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Designers are using modern wallpaper borders to highlight interesting architectural details, such as intricate trim or high ceilings.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Large windows on both sides and 11-foot ceilings make the compact space feel open and airy.
—Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
Screens around the restaurant and embedded in the ceilings broadcast various sports.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
On the ceilings and walls, 628 glass panes let natural light into the main pool areas.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The furniture has been curated for its bright palette of whites and creams that blend harmoniously with the original stone walls and ceilings.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
On the premises there are also 24-hour CCTV cameras with four separate monitoring stations (one on site, three external), intruder alarms and flood detectors installed in the floors, ceilings and walls.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Especially if Payton would rather just lean on the guys from last year, regardless of their ceilings.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Designers are using modern wallpaper borders to highlight interesting architectural details, such as intricate trim or high ceilings.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Large windows on both sides and 11-foot ceilings make the compact space feel open and airy.
—Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
Screens around the restaurant and embedded in the ceilings broadcast various sports.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
On the ceilings and walls, 628 glass panes let natural light into the main pool areas.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceilings
Noun
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Broader Implications For Employees The decision underscores limits on OPM's authority.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Start with more manageable aspects of online safety when kids are younger, like disabling direct messages and limits on screen time, and build your way towards topics that will require a nuanced understanding of social dynamics online.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
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In New York City, local laws now require buildings over a certain size to include green roofs or solar panels.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Over the past three years, the city has begun to address long-overdue repairs, reopening pools, restoring lighting, and fixing building roofs, efforts that were largely neglected during Hernandez’s administration.—
Veronica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, the study has limitations.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Gulf states like Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the UAE could utilize their vast sovereign wealth funds to impose trade limitations on Israel.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Today, Smokejumpers arrived and climbed into the canopies of the Giant Sequoias to protect them from further damage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The gardens cultivated in Walnut Hills are an addition to a growing conservation mission by the zoo, beyond its fences, to activate green spaces, expand tree canopies and increase pollinator habitats in local neighborhoods.—
Hailey Roden,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But when attendees arrived on the remote island, there was little food — except, famously, cheese sandwiches — along with tents for housing and no actual music performances as the festival crumbled, with McFarland blaming improper infrastructure.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The event will include the Moonlight Veterinary Center Dog Costume Contest, two lively beer gardens, food tents and more.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Chronic, punitive or manipulative testing calls for setting firm boundaries.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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As a result, engineers are actively exploring new materials, innovative architectures, and advanced fabrication techniques to overcome these barriers and keep pushing the boundaries of computing power.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Ceilings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceilings. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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