Thesaurus results for CEILINGS

ceilings

noun

plural of ceiling

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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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 floors are hardwood, the nine-foot ceilings beamed, the bedroom well detailed, and the city views wide open. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 12 Oct. 2026 Details like floor-to-ceiling glass and oak ceilings add to the home’s grandeur, and a fire pit at the edge of the lawn—plus private beach access—are ideal for travelers who want to soak in the salty breeze. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026 Walls, ceilings and the house’s exterior, however, got a fresh coat of paint. — Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026 The cabin was smaller than today’s largest business jets, with 92 to 100 tight-fitting seats in rows of four, low ceilings, and limited storage. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 Interiors are serene, sophisticated and incredibly spacious with vaulted ceilings, oversized beds and vast bathrooms with freestanding bathtubs. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 Antique 18th-century Swiss wooden ceilings were sourced and reassembled to fit the precise dimensions of the primary rooms, and corridors and guest rooms are lined with 19th-century pine mountain–style paneling. — Michael James Gardner, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026 The vast space’s high ceilings also give artworks on display breathing room. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Ionic columns mark the entry, leading to a foyer with sweeping staircases under 14-foot ceilings. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

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Mercury in your 8th House quincunxes Saturn in your sign, bringing private concerns, trust, money, or emotional expectations up against your personal limits.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
Some parents may be more lenient than others on the candy indulgence, but Arnaout says setting limits is important to avoid children getting stomach aches or nausea.

— Lina Ruiz October 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026

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On the roof deck, 360-degree views give you unobstructed river views, as well as an opposing view, down on glittering, red-and-gold tiled temple roofs of the Wat Po complex.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
The Keller school district hasn’t held a bond election in seven years and is facing significant needs for repairs and upgrades at 34 campuses, including replacing HVAC units and aging roofs.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026

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There were limitations to the study, including the small group of volunteers, which consisted of more women than men, and a lack of variation in dog breeds, Li said.

— Gina Vivinetto, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026
That said, even the most detailed traceability records have their limitations.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of limitations

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ShadeLA is promoting a shift in strategy to include quick, temporary shade, such as pop-up canopies and tents, plus permanent shade structures, such as bus shelters, that can fill the gaps where trees aren’t growing.

— Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
If tree canopies looked denser in previous years but are starting to look sparse, your trees may be in trouble.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026

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Acton holds a narrow edge over Republican firebrand Vivek Ramaswamy, while Kaptur is contending with a tough reelection battle after Ohio Republicans redrew the boundaries of the longtime congresswoman’s district to pull in more GOP voters.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
State officials are poised to finalize the state district’s exact boundaries this month.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of boundaries

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Last winter destroyed thousands of tents in Gaza, soaking clothes, mattresses, and bedding, even as Save the Children reported that Israel was blocking critical aid such as tent poles, winter clothes, and blankets.

— Mosab Abu Toha, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2026
Accessibility There are golf carts to help transport visitors around, but the paths leading to many of the tents are not paved, and are narrow, windy, and uneven.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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