glass ceiling
noun
: an intangible barrier within a hierarchy that prevents women or minorities from obtaining upper-level positions
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The hotel’s two dining venues, Ty Bar and The Garden — both flank the grand lobby adorned with marble, gold accents, and a dramatic 33-foot glass ceiling — offer unforgettable culinary experiences, thanks to executive chef Maria Tampakis and their striking designs.
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Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The women who courageously broke down barriers and shattered glass ceilings so that women like me could come along years later and reap the benefits.
—Christina Hillsberg, People.com, 16 June 2025
Barbara was the first female news anchor, so there’s certainly a huge glass ceiling element to it.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 11 June 2025
In a space formerly occupied by the finance ministry, a towering glass ceiling shelters statues that once cavorted in open courtyards.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 5 June 2025
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Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The women who courageously broke down barriers and shattered glass ceilings so that women like me could come along years later and reap the benefits.
—Christina Hillsberg, People.com, 16 June 2025
Barbara was the first female news anchor, so there’s certainly a huge glass ceiling element to it.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 11 June 2025
In a space formerly occupied by the finance ministry, a towering glass ceiling shelters statues that once cavorted in open courtyards.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 5 June 2025
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“Glass ceiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glass%20ceiling. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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