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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
There’s an outdoor soaking bath, fire pit, and outdoor shower for relaxation, and interiors are bright as can be with high ceilings and numerous windows.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Some of the frescoes covering the walls and vaulted ceilings depict the mysteries of the rosaries and were meant to encourage the contemplative life of the Dominican friars living in the convent.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
The living room couldn’t be bigger, and the aforementioned ceilings make room for a basketball hoop.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 19 Mar. 2026
Named for a Finnish general, the Mannerheim Suite has parquet floors, high ceilings, and park views.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Mark Nunez, and was strong enough to cause damage to the apartment’s windows, ceilings and cabinets.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Inside, the home features 10-foot coffered ceilings, white oak floors, and a kitchen with a La Cornue range and light leathered marble countertops.
—Businessden, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
The gorgeous 1763 bed-and-breakfast features 12-foot-high ceilings and marble fireplaces, plus period furniture.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Vaulted ceilings and exposed timber beams define the open-concept living spaces.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Some of the frescoes covering the walls and vaulted ceilings depict the mysteries of the rosaries and were meant to encourage the contemplative life of the Dominican friars living in the convent.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
The living room couldn’t be bigger, and the aforementioned ceilings make room for a basketball hoop.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 19 Mar. 2026
Named for a Finnish general, the Mannerheim Suite has parquet floors, high ceilings, and park views.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Mark Nunez, and was strong enough to cause damage to the apartment’s windows, ceilings and cabinets.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Inside, the home features 10-foot coffered ceilings, white oak floors, and a kitchen with a La Cornue range and light leathered marble countertops.
—Businessden, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
The gorgeous 1763 bed-and-breakfast features 12-foot-high ceilings and marble fireplaces, plus period furniture.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Vaulted ceilings and exposed timber beams define the open-concept living spaces.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceilings
Noun
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Beyond those limits, the story of our ultimate origin remains meager.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Mar. 2026
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Over the past two weeks, a wave of amicus briefs from former lawmakers, prosecutors, and judges has urged the 4th Circuit to uphold the dismissal, warning that the administration is attempting to sidestep statutory limits on interim appointments.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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The museum is adorned with the 36 letters of the Armenian alphabet and a glass hazarashen skylight, inspired by traditional roofs in homes across the Armenian Highlands.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Local Control Funding Formula, which funds California schools, is intended to support classroom instruction and student services, not major capital needs such as replacing aging HVAC systems, repairing roofs or modernizing classrooms.—
Ben Churchill,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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There are plenty of free VPN offerings on the market, but most come with strict usage limitations, and some compromise on data privacy.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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This time, Petzold addresses its limitations.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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These vines can get into tree canopies when growing on adjacent fences or other structures.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Oaks, hickories, tulip poplars and other hardwoods, leafless only a week ago, are quickly donning their bright green canopies.—
Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Remember, tents do not shield you from lightning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Islamic Society of Orange County’s Eid al-Fitr was marked by tents and other shade structures that popped up to shield people from the heat that has been breaking records in Southern California all week.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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Why fans are interested Roan is an artist known for setting boundaries with fans and the media around her stardom.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Early indications suggest that this iteration will push those boundaries even further.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Ceilings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceilings. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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