as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
I've been on cloud nine ever since I landed my dream job
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Recent Examples of cloud nine
Everything seems to be going perfectly for Ruby, but a twist of fate in James’ family changes everything and James himself brings her back from cloud nine to a harsh reality.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2025
Be careful not to fall off cloud nine when reality comes crashing in.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Does sinking into a soft mattress feel like cloud nine, or trigger your claustrophobia?
—Heather Cruickshank, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
Now, there is a cookbook that can teach them astrology in relation to food and give them yummy recipes that will take the bull to cloud nine.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2025
Be careful not to fall off cloud nine when reality comes crashing in.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Does sinking into a soft mattress feel like cloud nine, or trigger your claustrophobia?
—Heather Cruickshank, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
Now, there is a cookbook that can teach them astrology in relation to food and give them yummy recipes that will take the bull to cloud nine.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloud nine
Noun
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Paul testified to seeing Combs use drugs multiple times—including cocaine, ketamine, ecstasy, and marijuana.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 June 2025
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The test shows apparent negative results for the following substances: benzodiazepines, amphetamines, ecstasy, barbiturates, buprenorphine, cocaine, ketamine, methadone, meperidine, zolpidems, opiates, PCP, oxycodone, propoxyphene, cannabinoids, tramadol, ethanol, fentanyl and carisoprodol.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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Kohli wiped the tears away and looked towards the heavens as all the pain washed away after years of toil and underachievement.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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As the heavens turn, there is going to be a shift in your immediate focus.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Enjoy Basketball styles itself as a media and lifestyle brand celebrating the positivity and joy of basketball.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Unconventional ties add more joy to men’s wardrobes, a belief strongly held by luxury designer Wangda Chen of his eponymous label Wàngda.—
Kristopher Fraser,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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But for one white horse, true happiness looks a little different—flat on its side, sound asleep, and snoring without a care in the world.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Foster your relationships: Though not a direct method of training stamina, your social network plays a big role in emotional well-being and overall happiness.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
19 June 2025
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In 2024, the median price of an existing single-family home hit a new high of $412,500.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Now, concerns over the Strait of Hormuz are once again at an all-time high.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
24 June 2025
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It will also be focused around walkability and public transport.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 June 2025
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City hall officials said in a statement to NBC News that regular taxi and water transports would continue during the wedding festivities, which are reportedly set to kick off on Tuesday, June 24.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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Just Like Heaven is one fun reminder that seventh heaven is finding a kindred spirit.—
Nathan Smith,
Vulture,
14 Feb. 2024
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This birthday girl would soon grow up to be in seventh heaven.—
Alex Apatoff,
Peoplemag,
25 Jan. 2023
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And so, this data led to changes in body design in 2022 that saw more than 30 percent more overtakes, much to the delight of F1 fans, no doubt.—
Marc Saltzman,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Well, consider that, unlike what’s happening in the world at large, the frights and delights inside Viola’s Room are actually fun.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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“Cloud nine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloud%20nine. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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