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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
The ceilings of these ships were very low.
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Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Tall ceilings, space to roam, gorgeous landscaping and lovely public artwork contribute to an inviting atmosphere.
—Anna Katherine Clemmons, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Upon entering, your eyes are immediately drawn upward by soaring wood ceilings and clerestory windows, while towering walls of glass frame sweeping ocean and horizon views.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
This Airbnb rental tests the limits of just how high ceilings can be.
—Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2025
Shrouded by yew trees, the trailer had low ceilings and particleboard walls that were decorated with the previous tenant’s art.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
The private luncheon brought together leaders who’ve built empires, broken ceilings, and redefined what success looks like on their own terms.
—Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
The new 12,000-square-foot store has higher ceilings, more gasoline fueling pumps, a two-bay drive-thru car wash, additional parking and a separate diesel fueling area, according to village documents.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The dilapidated wooden trim and sagging porticos were spruced up a few years ago after preservationists complained to the Landmarks Preservation Commission, but the upstairs windows reveal glimpses of peeling paint, crumbling plaster, and collapsing ceilings inside.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 20 Oct. 2025
Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Tall ceilings, space to roam, gorgeous landscaping and lovely public artwork contribute to an inviting atmosphere.
—Anna Katherine Clemmons, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Upon entering, your eyes are immediately drawn upward by soaring wood ceilings and clerestory windows, while towering walls of glass frame sweeping ocean and horizon views.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
This Airbnb rental tests the limits of just how high ceilings can be.
—Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2025
Shrouded by yew trees, the trailer had low ceilings and particleboard walls that were decorated with the previous tenant’s art.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
The private luncheon brought together leaders who’ve built empires, broken ceilings, and redefined what success looks like on their own terms.
—Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
The new 12,000-square-foot store has higher ceilings, more gasoline fueling pumps, a two-bay drive-thru car wash, additional parking and a separate diesel fueling area, according to village documents.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The dilapidated wooden trim and sagging porticos were spruced up a few years ago after preservationists complained to the Landmarks Preservation Commission, but the upstairs windows reveal glimpses of peeling paint, crumbling plaster, and collapsing ceilings inside.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceilings
Noun
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Crosby and Simmons, among the best players at their respective positions, were off limits in trade talks.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement Group Therapy For now, the agents are still grappling with their limits.—
Tharin Pillay,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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Rainwater harvesting systems collect water from the roofs of nearby homes, while solar panels power the irrigation system.—
Kathleen Toner,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Their roofs were in fairly good condition.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What limitations does that place on you?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Some dissenting judges on the court, though, said the 1977 law allows the president to regulate imports during emergencies without specific limitations.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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On blazing summer days when Mookie had back-to-back baseball games, Willie devised makeshift canopies to provide shade for families.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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That’s plenty of time to pick apples, hike under colorful canopies, snap photos in pumpkin patches, and indulge in every other fall favorite.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At the event, which saw hundreds of people in attendance, law enforcement restrained individuals and set up tents to question them about their immigration status.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Nov. 2025
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Onsite accommodation in oTENTik tents keeps you immersed in nature with a touch of comfort.—
Outside,
Outside,
3 Nov. 2025
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As the boundaries between global prestige and domestic performance blur, 2026 will likely see deeper integration between international fashion calendars and China’s digital economy.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
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From screen time limits to digital footprints, these five terms give you the language to set boundaries, foster trust and keep your family safer online.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Ceilings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceilings. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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