glass ceiling
noun
: an intangible barrier within a hierarchy that prevents women or minorities from obtaining upper-level positions
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Each episode explores how Taylor shattered Hollywood’s glass ceiling, built a billion-dollar business empire, and transformed celebrity activism through her pioneering work in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
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Peter White, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Is this the year that changes, or have the Stars hit a glass ceiling?
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2025
Still, some female bears can hit the glass ceiling of Alaska’s salmon streams, missing out on the best fishing positions.
—Gloria Dickie, Outside, 24 Sep. 2025
Thanks to Rob Stringer for his trust and camaraderie and to Doug Morris for empowering me to shatter the glass ceiling.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
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Peter White, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Is this the year that changes, or have the Stars hit a glass ceiling?
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2025
Still, some female bears can hit the glass ceiling of Alaska’s salmon streams, missing out on the best fishing positions.
—Gloria Dickie, Outside, 24 Sep. 2025
Thanks to Rob Stringer for his trust and camaraderie and to Doug Morris for empowering me to shatter the glass ceiling.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 22 Sep. 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 8 Oct. 2025.
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