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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
Inside the Jardin des Tuileries and in time to Robert Wilson’s choreography, models walked beneath a prehistoric flying bird and enormous boulders descended from the ceiling, over hot lava projected onto the ground, and around icebergs emerging from the floor.
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Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
The ceilings on the old apartments were caving in and some even had bullet holes in the windows.
—Celia Fernandez,tasia Jensen, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
However, for many contracts the ceiling dollars are much higher than what is actually expected to be spent.
—Soo Rin Kim, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2025
This wine, one of six prestige cuvées Krug produces, is a master class in crafting Champagne—and the new building’s soaring wood ceilings and colossal plate-glass windows provide an apt setting for its development.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2025
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Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
The ceilings on the old apartments were caving in and some even had bullet holes in the windows.
—Celia Fernandez,tasia Jensen, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
However, for many contracts the ceiling dollars are much higher than what is actually expected to be spent.
—Soo Rin Kim, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2025
This wine, one of six prestige cuvées Krug produces, is a master class in crafting Champagne—and the new building’s soaring wood ceilings and colossal plate-glass windows provide an apt setting for its development.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceiling
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Enable transaction alerts and spending limits: Set up real-time alerts for transactions and daily spending limits on your cards.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
12 Mar. 2025
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Other plans have called for a higher SALT deduction limit or raising the cap for taxpayers under a certain income threshold.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
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The ballpark design would see a seating capacity of 32,000 with a clear, retractable roof, allowing the facility to be used year round and ensure walk-up and guaranteed games, especially in the spring and early fall when Portland can see wetter weather.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Photo : Annabel Moeller Photography The angled roof shelters several balconies on the upper floor.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2025
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Despite their limitations, electric weed eaters are better for the environment and quieter than gas weed eaters.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Many borrowers are trying to enroll in the IBR plan, the only option not directly impacted by the court order, to continue progressing toward student loan forgiveness on IDR repayment terms or PSLF, given the ongoing SAVE plan forbearance and the new limitations placed on the ICR and PAYE plans.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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However, sometimes embers can travel through the tree canopy.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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This is a dance troupe across your tongue, a cartwheel through a canopy of taste, a three dimensional play on perception.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Mar. 2025
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The tents are designed with private decks, outdoor showers, wooden hot tubs, and offer views of the Ruak River and jungles of Myanmar.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
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The source also doubled down about how the couple and Ben put up strict boundaries with each other.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
6 Mar. 2025
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Since emotional labor often lacks clear boundaries, the habit of providing extensive context and reassurance can extend across both personal and professional settings.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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To that end, the Tokyo itinerary includes exhibitions against the Hanshin Tigers and Yomiuri Giants, an event hosted by Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts and a welcome party organized by Imanaga and Suzuki.—
Patrick Mooney,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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Regardless of its strategy, at the end, what truly ensures the success of company acquisitions is how well a company is able to integrate those businesses.—
Raj Sharma,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Ceiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceiling. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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