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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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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, soaring ceilings, oversized windows, and intricate millwork create a look that’s polished, grand, and just a touch over the top—exactly the kind of aesthetic the show leans into so well.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
When not splashed with colorful tiles, the floors are covered in handmade rugs; ornate decor shipped from Alexandria brings old-world charm; intricate crown molding highlights the tall, stately ceilings.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
Thoughtful details that draw on the island’s craft history can be found throughout, from the pebbled mosaic floors to the high wooden ceilings.
—Sarah Souli, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
Food and drink A destination among Parisians, the old-world brasserie on the ground-floor has plush banquettes and soaring ceilings and serves up comforting Parisian classics, from chicken liver pâté to roasted pork belly with crisp frites.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Air Vents Clean air vents on the floor, walls, and ceilings with your Swiffer Sweeper.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 7 Apr. 2026
The main dining area is a sprawling room with high ceilings, pale wood and cool tiles reminiscent of the original Contramar.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
People talk about leaks in their ceilings.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 6 Apr. 2026
Higher ceilings really do make small spaces feel larger.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
When not splashed with colorful tiles, the floors are covered in handmade rugs; ornate decor shipped from Alexandria brings old-world charm; intricate crown molding highlights the tall, stately ceilings.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
Thoughtful details that draw on the island’s craft history can be found throughout, from the pebbled mosaic floors to the high wooden ceilings.
—Sarah Souli, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
Food and drink A destination among Parisians, the old-world brasserie on the ground-floor has plush banquettes and soaring ceilings and serves up comforting Parisian classics, from chicken liver pâté to roasted pork belly with crisp frites.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Air Vents Clean air vents on the floor, walls, and ceilings with your Swiffer Sweeper.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 7 Apr. 2026
The main dining area is a sprawling room with high ceilings, pale wood and cool tiles reminiscent of the original Contramar.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
People talk about leaks in their ceilings.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 6 Apr. 2026
Higher ceilings really do make small spaces feel larger.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceilings
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As data center loans increase, insurers who protect lenders if a borrower doesn’t pay, are starting to hit limits, Wolfson explained.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Authorities have put limits on the sizes of public gatherings due to ongoing missile attacks.—
Colleen Barry,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Other residents reported minor damage to their roofs, gutters and awnings.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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According to a Lake County representative, the county itself currently has a single solar project in development, installing a 165kW system on multiple roofs at the county building in Waukegan.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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There will be limitations and closures around some local businesses on the North Shore due to the road closures.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Kawamura and Hirase seem to have perceived the immersive limitations of the movie medium—and, rather than fighting those limitations, adapted their story accordingly.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Brudnizki translates that spirit into baroque details, floral frescoes, and beds with Aubusson-style tapestries that double as canopies across 61 rooms and suites.—
Lindsey Tramuta,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
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Going outside now means scurrying along giant arcades, shaded from the Sun by massive canopies that filter 99% of its UV light.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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The mayor also says the city could need to stop enforcing laws against street camping and vehicle habitation if there are major cuts to city-run lots for people living in vehicles or tents.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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As party chief, Lam has led Vietnam’s biggest bureaucratic overhaul since the 1980s, cutting jobs, merging ministries, redrawing provincial boundaries and advancing major infrastructure projects.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Its boundaries span 62nd Street to the north, State Road 112 to south, the Hialeah boundary to its west, and 19th Avenue to its east.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Ceilings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceilings. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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