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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
Clocking in at 8,500 square feet, this Tuscan-style villa evokes an old-world winery with soaring ceilings, limestone from a French chateau, as well as amenities like a soaking tub and billiards room.
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Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
Beams left exposed across ceilings and the treads of a floating staircase are yellow pine pulled from a warehouse in Brooklyn that had been torn down.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 2 Apr. 2026
With 14-meter ceilings, the studio can accommodate large-scale action sequences involving 20 to 30 performers simultaneously, as well as scenes featuring large animals.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Higher ceilings really do make small spaces feel larger.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
The palace—with its austere and elegant façade, generous spaces, high ceilings, and beautiful terraces—has been effectively preserved.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The web sits inside a section called the Sulfur Cave, about 50 meters (164 feet) from the entrance in a permanently dark passage with low ceilings.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
While the layouts differ among the homes, the great rooms all sport 10-foot ceilings and walls of windows that frame the Detroit skyline.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
When commissioners hold their first meeting in the new chambers Thursday, they will be seated in a building again reflecting its 1930s heyday as a seaplane terminal, before plaster and acoustic tile masked the historic designs etched on the ceilings.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
Beams left exposed across ceilings and the treads of a floating staircase are yellow pine pulled from a warehouse in Brooklyn that had been torn down.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 2 Apr. 2026
With 14-meter ceilings, the studio can accommodate large-scale action sequences involving 20 to 30 performers simultaneously, as well as scenes featuring large animals.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Higher ceilings really do make small spaces feel larger.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
The palace—with its austere and elegant façade, generous spaces, high ceilings, and beautiful terraces—has been effectively preserved.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The web sits inside a section called the Sulfur Cave, about 50 meters (164 feet) from the entrance in a permanently dark passage with low ceilings.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
While the layouts differ among the homes, the great rooms all sport 10-foot ceilings and walls of windows that frame the Detroit skyline.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
When commissioners hold their first meeting in the new chambers Thursday, they will be seated in a building again reflecting its 1930s heyday as a seaplane terminal, before plaster and acoustic tile masked the historic designs etched on the ceilings.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceilings
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Both allow workers to contribute pretax money through payroll deductions up to certain limits ($24,500 in 2026, with an additional $8,000 catch-up contribution for those 50 and older, plus an additional $11,250 for those 60 to 63).—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Congress has set firm limits to this, including allowing the retirement of no more than eight aircraft a year because of fears of a capability gap, with the fleet consisting of 26 aircraft at last count.—
David Szondy
March 29,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
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The rooms Properties range from traditional two-story, three-bedroom villas with shingle roofs to modern hilltop residences that wouldn’t be out of place in Beverly Hills.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The 87-year-old brick building, crowned with a cupola, lacks the electrical infrastructure and air filtration system required in modern labs, and scientists there have been contending with leaking roofs and mold.—
Angela Eichhorst,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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While Fisher’s athleticism leaves a lot to be desired, his high IQ and ability to diagnose from the middle make up for athletic limitations with an extra step on breaking up an offensive rhythm.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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That said, there are some important limitations to know.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Labor unions and other groups set up tents and canopies close to the rally.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 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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Rooms Twenty-four one- and two-bedroom tents are fronted by a winding lagoon dotted with lily pads and bordered by tropical greenery.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Labor unions and other groups set up tents and canopies close to the rally.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Some commenters called for clearer boundaries from airline staff.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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February 19 – March 20 Alliances work best with clear boundaries.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Ceilings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceilings. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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