glass ceiling
noun
: an intangible barrier within a hierarchy that prevents women or minorities from obtaining upper-level positions
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South Korean boy band, Stray Kids just smashed through a glass ceiling, becoming the first act in the nearly 69-year history of the Billboard 200 to debut at No. 1 with their first six albums.
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Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Large green beams arch across the glass ceiling, creating a metallic, forest-reminiscent canopy.
—Laura Studarus, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
While envisioning and creating masterful dishes for a living is a fantasy for many, this industry is one filled with barriers, including low-paying starting positions and the need to work relentlessly to stand out and break through the glass ceiling.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Chandler finally had that shatter the glass ceiling moment.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Large green beams arch across the glass ceiling, creating a metallic, forest-reminiscent canopy.
—Laura Studarus, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
While envisioning and creating masterful dishes for a living is a fantasy for many, this industry is one filled with barriers, including low-paying starting positions and the need to work relentlessly to stand out and break through the glass ceiling.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Chandler finally had that shatter the glass ceiling moment.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Glass ceiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glass%20ceiling. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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