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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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Politics, waivers, and environmental concerns Under the Biden-era rule, coke plants were supposed to start meeting new limits on leaks from the lids and doors of ovens that heat coal.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Choose delight that also respects your limits.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 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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The wind wreaked havoc in the campsite as well, blowing tents and canopies over.—
Vanessa Franko,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Their camp has two canopies per person, and some of her group opted to convert the canopied area into a bedroom instead of constructing a separate tent, especially because the tents can get hot.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The wind wreaked havoc in the campsite as well, blowing tents and canopies over.—
Vanessa Franko,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Children play in the bare spaces between tattered tents.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
11 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 13 Apr. 2026.
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