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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
Its 12,000-square-foot store will have higher ceilings, more gasoline fueling pumps, a two-bay drive-thru carwash, additional parking and a separate diesel fueling area, according to village documents.
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Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The floor, ceilings and baggage conveyors are new, too.
—Vinod Sreeharsha
september 30, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Coffered ceilings span the living room, just ahead of the dining room and a kitchen with timber cabinetry, Miele appliances, and a massive marble island.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
Antique French doors lead into the living area and eventually the bedroom, where there are nearly 13-foot ceilings, south-facing windows, and a bonus office area off to the side that’s currently being used as a ceramics studio.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 29 Sep. 2025
Plastic tarps lined the walls and ceilings.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
But today’s ceilings, whether in a new build or remodel, aren’t purely limited to tradition.
—Lauren Jones, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
Families targeting higher-cost or out-of-state options are more likely to confront affordability ceilings quickly under new Parent PLUS limits.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Mister Charles At Mister Charles, sky-high ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and a marble bar top that spans the length of the dining room evoke feelings of timeless grandeur.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The floor, ceilings and baggage conveyors are new, too.
—Vinod Sreeharsha
september 30, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Coffered ceilings span the living room, just ahead of the dining room and a kitchen with timber cabinetry, Miele appliances, and a massive marble island.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
Antique French doors lead into the living area and eventually the bedroom, where there are nearly 13-foot ceilings, south-facing windows, and a bonus office area off to the side that’s currently being used as a ceramics studio.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 29 Sep. 2025
Plastic tarps lined the walls and ceilings.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
But today’s ceilings, whether in a new build or remodel, aren’t purely limited to tradition.
—Lauren Jones, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
Families targeting higher-cost or out-of-state options are more likely to confront affordability ceilings quickly under new Parent PLUS limits.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Mister Charles At Mister Charles, sky-high ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and a marble bar top that spans the length of the dining room evoke feelings of timeless grandeur.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceilings
Noun
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There are limits on how much qualifying patients can be billed each month and, after three years, their debt is retired.—
Michelle Andrews,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Teens face stricter settings and daily feed limits.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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Particularly problematic are the flat roofs and terraces that make Fallingwater so indelible – and provide the perfect place for water to pool.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Move beyond your routine limitations.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Exceeding these limitations can lead to overheating and potential fire hazards.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That’s plenty of time to pick apples, hike under colorful canopies, snap photos in pumpkin patches, and indulge in every other fall favorite.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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And when the light is coming, like, sort of in the early morning and in the evening, because the trees are so tall and, uh, the canopies are usually like, quite dense.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The prisoners’ quarters consisted of large tents filled with wire-mesh cages, like oversized dog kennels.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At times, the boundaries between art and artist blurred, with Herzog and his creative partner Klaus Kinski taking their dangerous onscreen missions into violent offscreen clashes with each other, as captured in the 1999 documentary, My Best Friend.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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The seven-time Grammy winner has long been embraced by fans for pushing boundaries and using her voice to advocate for human rights — something the star says has been a guiding light for her.—
Melody Chiu,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Ceilings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceilings. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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