glass ceiling
noun
: an intangible barrier within a hierarchy that prevents women or minorities from obtaining upper-level positions
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The glass ceiling has been cracked, but not shattered.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 May 2025
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Break your glass ceiling.
—USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
The Awards Gala honored leading women and changemakers who were commemorated and celebrated for their outstanding achievements toward breaking glass ceilings and defying societal norms to overcome adversity.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The Italian Rozelle Court is to receive a glass ceiling.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 May 2025
Read the full Cancer Daily Horoscope Leo (July 23 - August 22)
Break your glass ceiling.
—USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
The Awards Gala honored leading women and changemakers who were commemorated and celebrated for their outstanding achievements toward breaking glass ceilings and defying societal norms to overcome adversity.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The Italian Rozelle Court is to receive a glass ceiling.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for glass ceiling
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“Glass ceiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glass%20ceiling. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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