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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
Video showed people running and several areas inside the airport covered in rubble and dust, with damaged ceilings.
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Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
The all-white, open-concept interiors showcase high ceilings, tile and wide-plank oak floors, and infrastructure for a future elevator.
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Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
The things his designs always had in common, however, were plenty of natural light, high ceilings, curved staircases, and a breakfast room that faced the morning sun.
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Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
24 June 2026
The open concept living areas feel wide open thanks to vaulted ceilings and expansive windows that filter in lots of sunlight.
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Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
From painting walls and ceilings to repainting cabinetry, there are so many ways that paint can be used to upgrade your home.
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Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
23 June 2026
The hot walls, ceilings and windows can radiate heat directly onto your body.
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Zoltan Nagy,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
Starting at 600 square feet, the one-bedroom suite features 10-foot ceilings, an open kitchen with stainless appliances and a granite breakfast bar, and a bedroom and bathroom with luxe furnishings.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
Upstairs, a spacious primary suite comes with high ceilings, a spa and a dedicated office.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
The all-white, open-concept interiors showcase high ceilings, tile and wide-plank oak floors, and infrastructure for a future elevator.
—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
The things his designs always had in common, however, were plenty of natural light, high ceilings, curved staircases, and a breakfast room that faced the morning sun.
—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
24 June 2026
The open concept living areas feel wide open thanks to vaulted ceilings and expansive windows that filter in lots of sunlight.
—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
From painting walls and ceilings to repainting cabinetry, there are so many ways that paint can be used to upgrade your home.
—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
23 June 2026
The hot walls, ceilings and windows can radiate heat directly onto your body.
—
Zoltan Nagy,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
Starting at 600 square feet, the one-bedroom suite features 10-foot ceilings, an open kitchen with stainless appliances and a granite breakfast bar, and a bedroom and bathroom with luxe furnishings.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
Upstairs, a spacious primary suite comes with high ceilings, a spa and a dedicated office.
—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceilings
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The commissioners plan to develop a five-year plan to phase in state funding, along with enforceable standards like caseload limits and access to defense investigators.
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Whether this Supreme Court, which in the redistricting world has sided against fair elections, will see its way to uphold these limits is far from certain.
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Attics get hot because roofs are exposed to the sun for hours, radiating heat inside.
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That's particularly true for those living directly under the roofs of Paris — who often cannot afford larger, lower-floor apartments less impacted by direct sun.
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This new Chinese hybrid material seems to have overcome those limitations.
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The audit also details limitations in the propellant supply in place for both KSC and Cape Canaveral.
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Due to safety concerns, personal tents and canopies will be prohibited.
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Tents and canopies are not allowed on Sunset Point, and RV parking will be available on the paddock are near the casino.
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Later, as the Moon faces disciplined Saturn, we are asked to set clearer boundaries and timing.
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Stephanie Smittle is not concerned with musical boundaries.
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Amid canvas tents and retro campers, the large dining room serves craft cocktails and juicy steaks sourced from the Malarkey family ranch.
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Remember, tents do not shield you from lightning.
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“Ceilings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceilings. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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