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ceiling

[see-ling] / ˈsi lɪŋ /


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Off the entry and through an archway, the architectural heart of the century-old home soars upward: the living room’s open-beam, 25-foot ceiling with its original deep teal stain.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

The “Himalayan salt room” boasts giant salt rocks from Korea on the walls and ceiling.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

The team described this pattern as a ceiling effect.

From Science Daily Jul. 20, 2026

Busakorn also noted that the stage was decorated using highly flammable materials such as plastic flowers, while the ceiling was plastered with combustible foam.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

She flops onto her back and exhales toward the ceiling.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

The Lauensteins have thematically used the teal color on other ceilings, along with a similar hue on the exterior trim.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Set on a beautifully lush plot, the home blends rustic charm with modern luxury, welcoming guests with exposed brick walls, soaring wood-beamed ceilings, an open-concept layout, and thoughtfully updated finishes throughout.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

The agency has proposed raising those ceilings in hundreds of industries.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

Micron spent this year getting customers into three-to-five-year take-or-pay supply contracts with high price floors and ceilings and cash deposits.

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

All around were red columns, decorated ceilings, court attendants, and guards, but Pinmei noticed none of those.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin




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