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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
The rooms Six elegant bedrooms have wonderful high ceilings and huge shuttered windows.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Coffered ceilings in the living and dining rooms are adorned with striking chandeliers.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
Remember that soft fabrics and low ceilings are more conducive to quiet than, say, a vaulted metal and cement warehouse.
—Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Back then, the tall angled ceilings seemed to soar and the breakfast combos looked mountainous.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The massive 17,000-square-foot structure, complete with 38-foot ceilings, was designed as an immersive environment for the experience before the installation launched a limited North American tour.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 12 May 2026
Poor ventilation traps moisture in the room, which increases the risk of mold and peeling paint on walls and ceilings.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
The fuel also targets unmanned aircraft systems that require extended endurance and higher operational ceilings.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
The 10 oil paintings, which are on the 18-meter-high (60-foot-high) ceilings of the renowned Burgtheater in Austria’s capital, are being restored because of water damage.
—ABC News, 5 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Coffered ceilings in the living and dining rooms are adorned with striking chandeliers.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
Remember that soft fabrics and low ceilings are more conducive to quiet than, say, a vaulted metal and cement warehouse.
—Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Back then, the tall angled ceilings seemed to soar and the breakfast combos looked mountainous.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The massive 17,000-square-foot structure, complete with 38-foot ceilings, was designed as an immersive environment for the experience before the installation launched a limited North American tour.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 12 May 2026
Poor ventilation traps moisture in the room, which increases the risk of mold and peeling paint on walls and ceilings.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
The fuel also targets unmanned aircraft systems that require extended endurance and higher operational ceilings.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
The 10 oil paintings, which are on the 18-meter-high (60-foot-high) ceilings of the renowned Burgtheater in Austria’s capital, are being restored because of water damage.
—ABC News, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceilings
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Public libraries in 2025 navigated a year that saw the challenging, and banning of, thousands of books, stiffer budgetary limits and federal threats to funding.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Kang agrees, but says there are limits to what the mayor can achieve.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Beneath are the roofs and cobbled streets of the medieval Old Town, where ancient pubs stand among jewelers specializing in local jet.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The environmental assessment released this month detailed those concerns even further, including cracks in the foundations of multiple buildings and leaks in numerous roofs that have caused mold to grow.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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But here, the acceptance of one’s limitations is less an admission of defeat than a reaffirmation of one’s power to effect change within them.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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An embargo like this means you are allowed to tweet your impressions, with some limitations, rather than publish full reviews, the kind that would be scored and thrown up on Rotten Tomatoes, so The Mandalorian and Grogu has no score yet.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Crews shifted folding canopies to cover the area as more law enforcement resources, including crime-scene investigators, began to arrive at the house.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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More than a dozen crews were seen excavating the property in Everman, using heavy equipment and working under canopies, according to aerial video from the scene.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The flowers must be procured, the tents put up in the garden, and the finishing touches added around the home before her guests arrive.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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The event featured tents with nonprofit organizations, like the Greater Chicago Food Depository, to help neighbors understand where to turn for help in the face of food insecurity.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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Back-end tests should describe business logic validated, database queries executed and performance boundaries.—
Mudit Singh,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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But others kept pushing the boundaries of AI — mostly as overt parody or satire, an arena that offers greater 1st Amendment protection.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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“Ceilings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceilings. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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