glass ceiling
noun
: an intangible barrier within a hierarchy that prevents women or minorities from obtaining upper-level positions
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The colors of the sculpture shift and glow as the sun filters through the glass ceiling of the arcade.
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
Women everywhere from China and the U.S. to Indonesia and Russia have broken many glass ceilings, thanks to everything from coal and collagen to software and soy sauce.
—Grace Chung, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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.
—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
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
Women everywhere from China and the U.S. to Indonesia and Russia have broken many glass ceilings, thanks to everything from coal and collagen to software and soy sauce.
—Grace Chung, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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.
—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
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 18 Jul. 2025.
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