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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
High ceilings in primary living areas will add a sense of space, as will numerous generously sized windows that provide abundant natural light.
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Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Cozy Color-Drenching Designers say color-drenching, which is extending a paint color from walls to trim to ceilings, isn't going anywhere in the new year.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
Shaped like a paw, Rescue Retriever is placed where pets usually stay, rather than on ceilings or hallways.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
Our guest bedroom is a relaxed mid-century modern design with high ceilings and abundant natural light.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
The public areas take on a more period-style feel with elaborate ceilings and fireplaces, though they, too, have been modernized with bright colors and smart furniture.
—Stefanie Waldek, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
As a policy, interior designer Katie Goodrich prefers bathroom ceilings to be 10 feet or lower to avoid a cold, stark space.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Apartments have granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and washers and dryers, with some offering balconies and vaulted ceilings.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
Harry Black, the son-in-law of George Fuller, who founded the construction firm that developed the Flatiron, had his office on the 19th floor, which along with the 18th floor was the prime office space in the building, with larger arched windows and higher ceilings.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 5 Jan. 2026
Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Cozy Color-Drenching Designers say color-drenching, which is extending a paint color from walls to trim to ceilings, isn't going anywhere in the new year.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
Shaped like a paw, Rescue Retriever is placed where pets usually stay, rather than on ceilings or hallways.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
Our guest bedroom is a relaxed mid-century modern design with high ceilings and abundant natural light.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
The public areas take on a more period-style feel with elaborate ceilings and fireplaces, though they, too, have been modernized with bright colors and smart furniture.
—Stefanie Waldek, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
As a policy, interior designer Katie Goodrich prefers bathroom ceilings to be 10 feet or lower to avoid a cold, stark space.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Apartments have granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and washers and dryers, with some offering balconies and vaulted ceilings.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
Harry Black, the son-in-law of George Fuller, who founded the construction firm that developed the Flatiron, had his office on the 19th floor, which along with the 18th floor was the prime office space in the building, with larger arched windows and higher ceilings.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceilings
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Note that this bag is larger than most of the others on this list, and may not fit in the overhead bin on all airlines—always be sure to check your airline’s baggage limits directly!—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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But studies also found that within a few years the vast majority of seafood caught off the Northeast Coast of Japan was below Japan’s strict radiation limits.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
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Aerial footage showed the destruction wrought by the twister, with roofs ripped off buildings, some of them reduced to rubble.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The homes in Yuba County will have metal roofs supported by wood trusses.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The federal government has acknowledged these limitations.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Given my technical limitations and lack of experience, my version ironically sounded even cheesier and more synth driven than Chuck’s original.—
Bear McCreary,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Tables are perched on multiple levels, some beneath leafy canopies and others offering panoramic views of Rio and Guanabara Bay.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Engineers at Ames inflate these enormous canopies inside the wind tunnel under simulated flight conditions, observing how the materials stretch, oscillate, and deploy.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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During the pregame portion of the game, contestants will often be held in tents with no talking for hours on end as they get taken out one at a time for an interview or photo shoot.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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Along Cermak Road between Wentworth and Clark, the leftover food and overflowing garbage all spill outside tents at a homeless encampment.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Now, the man is left caught in the middle between maintaining a respectful relationship with his girlfriend’s parents and creating healthy boundaries in his own home.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Film Forward International Competition Section presents the work of new, daring filmmakers who challenge our relationship with storytelling and aspire to renegotiate it through their debut or sophomore films, beyond the boundaries of film genres.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Ceilings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceilings. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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