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as in limit
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
there's a ceiling on prices
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Recent Examples of ceiling
This past Sunday, a host of friends, congregants and supporters at Shir Tikvah in Homewood honored one of these seekers, Rabbi Ellen Dreyfus, who in 1979 broke the stained glass ceiling by becoming the first woman rabbi ordained in Illinois.
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Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
The kitchen opens into a living room with vaulted ceilings, a stone hearth and wood-burning stove.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2025
Stately white columns and wood-beam ceilings are but some of the bold touches in the grand lobby area.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Inside, the home offers hardwood floors, high ceilings, and a layout that balances openness with warmth.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 20 June 2025
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Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
The kitchen opens into a living room with vaulted ceilings, a stone hearth and wood-burning stove.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2025
Stately white columns and wood-beam ceilings are but some of the bold touches in the grand lobby area.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Inside, the home offers hardwood floors, high ceilings, and a layout that balances openness with warmth.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceiling
Noun
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And there is still internal strife over how to address the nation's borrowing limit.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
28 June 2025
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The Senate bill would reduce the deductions for individuals making over $150,000, while the House bill does not include income limits.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
28 June 2025
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The car famously features an image of the Confederate flag on its roof.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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On the rooftop, the Suba Restaurant sits beside the pool and features panoramic views of the sea against the backdrop of Lisbon’s red roofs.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Hybrid and virtual models also eliminate geographical barriers, which could increase attendee participation while reducing time and resource limitations.—
Michele Dobnikar,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Agencies can draw from underground reserves as needed without the rigid limitations of surface systems.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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In addition to wall coverings, tapestries were found hanging over windows and doors, and used as bed curtains and canopies in bed chambers.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2025
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Footage from the site showed portable restrooms and air conditioning systems underneath tent-like canopies.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Make time for personal activities, set boundaries and prioritize your well-being.—
Angelo Chavez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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When Mercury enters your sign on June 26, your ability to communicate your needs and boundaries sharpens.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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The New Zealand team Auckland City began the Club World Cup as the tournament’s fall guys, losing 10-0 against the German champions Bayern Munich, but by the end of the group stage, the semi-professional outfit earned respect by holding Boca Juniors to a draw.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Senate lawmakers are pressing to vote on the measure by the end of the week.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
26 June 2025
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“Ceiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceiling. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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