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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
Rodent rub marks decorated the walls and ceilings.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
It was instantly hailed as one of the most important buildings of the 20th century, notably for its vaulted ceilings, and slim slots in the ceilings and walls that regulate light.
—James Russell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Teak rods line the ceilings, travertine runs across the floors, and a sculptural Virginia flagstone separates the main living areas from the private wing.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
The main house is scaled like a modern lodge, with high ceilings and light as the driving forces.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The 101-year-old property evokes Old World glamour through soaring ceilings, intricate marble moldings, rich wood finishes, and plush upholstered seating throughout its public spaces.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
The vaulted brick ceilings are in there, too.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 16 Feb. 2026
Traditionalists are upholstering more than just the headboard, adding canopies, half testers, and upholstered ceilings, often in a matching or coordinating pattern to the walls.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
With windows closed to keep out cold air, that moisture lingers on tile, grout, mirrors, and ceilings, increasing the risk of mildew and mold.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
It was instantly hailed as one of the most important buildings of the 20th century, notably for its vaulted ceilings, and slim slots in the ceilings and walls that regulate light.
—James Russell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Teak rods line the ceilings, travertine runs across the floors, and a sculptural Virginia flagstone separates the main living areas from the private wing.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
The main house is scaled like a modern lodge, with high ceilings and light as the driving forces.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The 101-year-old property evokes Old World glamour through soaring ceilings, intricate marble moldings, rich wood finishes, and plush upholstered seating throughout its public spaces.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
The vaulted brick ceilings are in there, too.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 16 Feb. 2026
Traditionalists are upholstering more than just the headboard, adding canopies, half testers, and upholstered ceilings, often in a matching or coordinating pattern to the walls.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
With windows closed to keep out cold air, that moisture lingers on tile, grout, mirrors, and ceilings, increasing the risk of mildew and mold.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceilings
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The underlying issues behind the shutdown are Democratic demands of new limits on ICE agents who are enforcing deportation orders and other immigration laws.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Other historic laws set strict limits on immigration, including the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act and the 1924 Immigration Act, which set national quotas.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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Potential applications include balconies, flat roofs and other concrete parts where compact strengthening solutions are necessary.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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The weather patterns that sweep through the Midwest leave their mark on roofs in ways that aren’t always visible from the curb.—
Allison Palmer
Updated February 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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Virgo The Saturn-Neptune conjunction occurs in your eighth house of intimacy, intimate bonds, and shared resources, encouraging you to grapple with boundaries and limitations tied to your closest relationships.—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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Coleman’s bill on the removal of the KCPS mill levy from the Missouri Constitution was combined with a bill by Taylor, which modifies operating levy limitations.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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Elsewhere in the hotel, the look is rustic and Mediterranean, combining traditional elements like wooden ceiling beams, elegant canopies draped over king-size beds, and carpets made of natural fibers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Tents, canopies or shade structures of any kind, including chairs with shade structures.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Light rain slicked the pavement in San Diego’s East Village neighborhood on a recent morning, forcing some homeless people to scatter while others huddled under tents or slept through the drizzle.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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For a third year in a row, many Palestinians living in Gaza are currently observing Ramadan from tents amid the rubble of their former homes, with reconstruction among the monumental challenges that lie ahead for the peace process, as well as securing the demilitarization of Hamas.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
21 Feb. 2026
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Captured with creative camera angles and accompanied by an imaginative score, Alison McAlpine’s film pushes the boundaries of what documentaries are.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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But major changes are underway — attendance boundaries will shift for some families next year, because of the school board’s decision in November to close 10 campuses and International High School.—
Data Reporter,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Ceilings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceilings. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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