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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 apartments will all have washer and dryers, kitchens and boast over 9-foot ceilings.
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Desiree Mathurin
april 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
The walls, floors and ceilings are manufactured elsewhere, shipped as flat panels and assembled on site.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
Hanging baskets can also be hung from porch ceilings, railings, or under eaves to add color to your home's exterior with little effort.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Interior photos show high ceilings and contemporary furnishings, while the kitchen features a large marble island and state-of-the-art appliances.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
High ceilings and tall windows, the best of which frame the Arno River, reinforce that palazzo scale.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Keep in mind that extending your curtains above the window will typically serve to create the illusion of larger windows and taller ceilings.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Completed in 1981 but recently updated, the five-bedroom, four-bath dwelling comes with white oak hardwood floors, wood-beam ceilings, wide arched doorways, and oversized picture windows overlooking bicoastal views stretching from Moloka’i to Lana’i.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Guests enter a circular foyer lined with bookshelves and push past a heavy black curtain, stepping into a main room with high ceilings and a long, table-like bar.
—Jenna Thompson
april 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Desiree Mathurin
april 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
The walls, floors and ceilings are manufactured elsewhere, shipped as flat panels and assembled on site.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
Hanging baskets can also be hung from porch ceilings, railings, or under eaves to add color to your home's exterior with little effort.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Interior photos show high ceilings and contemporary furnishings, while the kitchen features a large marble island and state-of-the-art appliances.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
High ceilings and tall windows, the best of which frame the Arno River, reinforce that palazzo scale.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Keep in mind that extending your curtains above the window will typically serve to create the illusion of larger windows and taller ceilings.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Completed in 1981 but recently updated, the five-bedroom, four-bath dwelling comes with white oak hardwood floors, wood-beam ceilings, wide arched doorways, and oversized picture windows overlooking bicoastal views stretching from Moloka’i to Lana’i.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Guests enter a circular foyer lined with bookshelves and push past a heavy black curtain, stepping into a main room with high ceilings and a long, table-like bar.
—Jenna Thompson
april 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceilings
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Emma Grede, the co-founder and chief executive officer of Good American jeans, said her businesses are being changed by artificial intelligence, though there are some areas that are off limits.—
Francine Lacqua,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Keep it simple, stay within your limits, and choose what actually supports you long term.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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The storm, which rolled quickly through the area, also damaged vehicles and roofs.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Mineral Wells storm blew through an industrial park, shredding buildings, ripping apart roofs and scattering debris across the area.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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His voice and his music are unfailingly tasteful and pleasant, which is a key part of both his appeal and limitations.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The next three points argue for limitations to patents and copyrights.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Arbor Day celebrations — which often include tree giveaways — are part of that, but many local cities and counties have hired full-time arborists in an effort to increase local tree canopies at every opportunity.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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These were genuine monster lines stretching between mountains and across canopies of trees.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Dinners take place in traditional nomad tents around the communal fire pit, and range from steaming hot pots with yak meat, mushrooms and tofu to haute-Tibetan tasting menus with wild vegetables in corn foam, tsampa grissini, and lamb shoulder with yak yogurt glaze and salsa verde.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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That means the vast majority of Palestinians in Gaza live either in rickety tents or partially destroyed buildings.—
Matt Bradley,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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Chef Toni Romero isn't afraid to push the boundaries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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While Hitchcock stayed at the Fairmont in San Francisco, cast and crew were housed at the El Rancho Tropicana motel, socialising together after long days of filming, and the boundaries between professional discipline and personal behaviour began to blur.—
Tony Lee Moral,
IndieWire,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Ceilings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceilings. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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