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ceilings

noun

plural of ceiling
1
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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2
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 contemporary home includes high ceilings, hardwood floors, a kitchen with stone counters, a bedroom with a walk-in closet, and in-unit laundry. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026 Substantial beams in this post-and-beam home go up to the high vaulted ceilings. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026 The upper floor has roughly 11-foot ceilings, while the main level rises to about 14 feet, according to the listing information. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026 Insider tip The hotel’s historic building means some rooms have attic-style ceilings or narrow walkways to get to them. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026 The spacious drawing room radiates Georgian elegance with soaring ceilings, floor-length sash windows, mural wallpaper, and intricate crown moldings. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026 Once inside, curved cherrywood ceilings and tree-like pillars tower over the tables, booths and bar for a cinematic effect. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 Original barn torn down The original barn was torn down and replaced with a rustic white structure with high ceilings, natural wood beams and enough space to accommodate around 200 guests. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026 But there were also only two others who hit ceilings between the back half of Round 4 and the end of Round 6. — Ben Gretch, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceilings
  1. limits
  2. roofs
  3. limitations
  4. canopies
  5. boundaries
  6. tents
Noun
  • The resort, just north of Roseville’s city limits, would be built around a 5-acre surf lagoon and is planned to include a 100-room hotel, 22 bungalows and a 28,390-square-foot surf center.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The donor area has limits, and removing too many grafts may leave it looking uneven or depleted.
    — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of limits
Noun
  • Further along the coast, the Billiton Ekobeach Retreat offers beach villas made from dolken logs and nipa palm leaf roofs.
    — Claire Turrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • In addition to sagging roofs and mold issues, buyers notice minor maintenance issues, including peeling paint, loose door handles, and dripping faucets, Ryan says.
    — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of roofs
Noun
  • This requires that software developers understand how to prompt AI with relevant and highly honed questions, validate outputs, understand the limitations of AI models and maintain accountability for the final product.
    — Alberto Lugo, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • However, the proposal has limitations, said Garrett Watson, vice president of federal tax policy for the Tax Foundation, a research organization.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of limitations
Noun
  • Bees take advantage of vegetation and openings in forest canopies created by disturbances such as disease, storms, wind, beavers and fire.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The shade provided by the canopies made the spaces noticeably cooler than the uncovered pavement, which felt hot enough to melt truck tires.
    — David Owen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of canopies
Noun
  • Sometimes confidence comes from realizing the old boundaries no longer match the size of your curiosity.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • These boundaries separate regions carrying different polarization states.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of boundaries
Noun
  • Many people prefer to live in the ruins of their houses instead of having tents because the tents do not protect them from any kind of rain or any kind of heat, and there are also rodents that spread diseases.
    — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The fans in Auburn, Alabama, came out, leaning from ramps and peeking from tents to catch a glimpse of their new administrations, each in their first SEC duel of the year.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of tents

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“Ceilings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceilings. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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