ceilings

noun

plural of ceiling
1
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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2
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 Building Heritage Pierluigi was 85 at the time, but the house was designed to be versatile and future-proofed, including high ceilings and large windows. — Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 Rustic-grade oak covers the floors, walls, and ceilings, creating a warm, continuous interior. — Bridget Borgobello july 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026 Immediately upon entry, everything… floors, walls, ceilings… was draped in peach and white. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 July 2026 The floors are being raised, the ceilings lifted, the structure reinforced with steel and concrete, and the open floor plan complemented by smart home technologies and high-performance internal systems. — Mark David, Robb Report, 4 July 2026 Everything is coated in island white; high ceilings are punctuated by paper lanterns, giving the whole place an airy feel. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 3 July 2026 High ceilings and generous proportions create volume, while thoughtful transitions blur the lines between interior and exterior, extending daily life beyond the home’s four walls. — Gl Homes, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 Each of the apartments comes with nearly 19-foot ceilings and excellent light, which is likely why LeRoy used one as a studio until his death in 2012. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 1 July 2026 Video showed people running and several areas inside the airport covered in rubble and dust, with damaged ceilings. — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceilings
  1. limits
  2. roofs
  3. limitations
  4. canopies
  5. boundaries
  6. tents
Noun
  • But the spinning trick has real limits that make this drone far from being completely unnoticeable.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
  • Despite the installation of a smoke filtration system, preliminary testing found that emissions from its boiler smokestacks exceeded Cambodia’s legal limits.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
Definition of limits
Noun
  • After spending hundreds of millions of dollars over the past few years on minor improvements — fixing roofs and windows or repairing equipment — Hochman said the time was right to update the overall look.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Beyond the road lie much smaller buildings organized in neat rows made up of a jumble of hard angles—porch steps, open windows, sloping roofs—that seem to spring spontaneously from the ground.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
Definition of roofs
Noun
  • The team has filed a provisional patent for their conductive ink, but there are still a few limitations.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026
  • You're bound by limitations, including the ability to create only two webpages, a 1GB monthly data transfer limit, and 50 CMS items (blog posts, images, etc).
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026
Definition of limitations
Noun
  • Along stretches of the Jersey Shore, tents, canopies and cabanas have been banned or restricted for the last two years.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • The Congaree and Wateree Rivers flow through the park, helping to sustain one of the highest deciduous tree canopies in the world.
    — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Definition of canopies
Noun
  • Designers continue to push the boundaries of denim through the lens of savoir-faire.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
  • The article posits these are the first public votes in a critical referendum, urging everyone to consciously define AI's boundaries in their work and personal lives.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of boundaries
Noun
  • Spectators on Florida’s Pensacola Beach got a great look at the Blue Angels when a jet flew low during an air show, sending umbrellas and tents flying.
    — Gina Park, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • The camping tents below are tested and approved for outdoor adventures.
    — Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
Definition of tents

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