Thesaurus results for CEILINGS

ceilings

noun

plural of ceiling

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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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 Meaning a school that had high ceilings that was well ventilated, that had big windows for light and for air to come in, a nice entrance way, that’s something that would look nice. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026 Set the scene The lobby is a vast, bubble-era set piece—soaring double-height ceilings gridded with geometric lights, warm wood paneling, and a glowing staircase. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 Retaining original details like coffered ceilings and intricate custom millwork, the three-story home spans about 6,200 square feet, including a separate apartment above the attached two-car garage. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 Tiny House Listings The home's glass door entrance opens onto the living room, which is finished in beadboard with shiplap ceilings and vinyl flooring. — New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026 VinZant has also made multiple changes to the interior, including new ceilings, walls, decor, tables and chairs. — Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 Inside the home are ebonized bamboo floors, high ceilings, a marble floor-to-ceiling fireplace, and a chef’s kitchen with Brazilian granite counters. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 23 Aug. 2026 The walls, doors, moldings, and ceilings are now bathed in three different warm hues that envelop the spaces seamlessly, creating a chromatic narrative more akin to a painting than a sleek, big-city apartment. — Valentina Lonati, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2026 The space came with a sunken bath tub, ornate ceilings and its own pool. — Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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This award recognized the engineering that helped concrete arch construction move past limits that had held back similar projects for decades.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Depleted underground aquifers and limits on the state’s draw of water from Lake Michigan could constrain data center growth.

— David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of limits

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While solar roofs are not new, Hongqi’s approach replaces conventional crystalline silicon cells with thin and flexible perovskite photovoltaic materials.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Green roofs can be expensive to install, and researchers have found that not all plants perform well in those conditions.

— Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

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According to a statement by the team, the approach does have limitations.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
The authors also noted some study limitations – including potential unvalidated diagnoses and limited socioeconomic and lifestyle data – as well as the associations not proving causation.

— Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of limitations

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Specifically, the watch can better track your location when you're surrounded by tall buildings in a big city, through cloud cover, and through tree canopies.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Forest canopies opened, exposing the ground to more sunlight and altering the movement of water through the landscape.

— Regan E. Dunn, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026

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Yet even as his tenure enters its countdown, Duffy continues to lead a critical fight over the regulatory boundaries of derivatives markets.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The boundaries were first tested by radio stations, with LBC and TalkRadio featuring more political presenters, including politicians.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of boundaries

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The same store covers equipment, event branding like tents and signage, coach’s gear, and spirit wear, one platform instead of five vendors for a director to manage.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
In addition to taste testing at the wine and beer tents, see live performances by musical artists, polka dancers, drone and laser shows.

— Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2026

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