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
Grab Brooklinen’s Down Comforter, too, for a cloud nine–level snooze sesh.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2025
Lottie Woad has been living on cloud nine so far this July, with two wins and a top-five finish in as many professional events.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
Angel Reese racked up one rebound after another in Chicago as a rookie, bringing Sky fans to cloud nine.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 16 May 2025
In a video package that played ahead of his performance, Joey was coming down from cloud nine after making DWTS history as the first Bachelor to make it to the finals.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2025
Lottie Woad has been living on cloud nine so far this July, with two wins and a top-five finish in as many professional events.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
Angel Reese racked up one rebound after another in Chicago as a rookie, bringing Sky fans to cloud nine.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 16 May 2025
In a video package that played ahead of his performance, Joey was coming down from cloud nine after making DWTS history as the first Bachelor to make it to the finals.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloud nine
Noun
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For instance, Virginia bluebells growingwith yellow celandine poppies can be an artist’s ecstasy.—
Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Back on the ground, ecstasy fills you.—
Maya Silver,
Outside,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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White and brown are a match made in sartorial heaven.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
10 Mar. 2026
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Summer brings enormous, heaven-scented blooms that ripen to attractive cones holding bright red seeds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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Oscar Grabbing his third trophy of the night, Paul Thomas Anderson joined his jubilant cast (including Teyana Taylor, literally jumping for joy) onstage and got the last words of the night.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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The sound of her paws on the floor, the weight of her on your lap, the pure joy of her silly expressions, the sound of her bark when the mailman breaches the front porch, the softness of her wooly head, and yes, even the ever-present doggy breath.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Researchers from a coalition of West Coast universities were curious how 100 human participants would respond to the age-old question, but not because of their own pursuit of happiness.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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In general, researchers noticed a negative correlation between social media use and happiness, especially among young people.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Booker’s previous high was 31, set just a few weeks ago against Mississippi in the Southeastern Conference tournament.—
Jim Vertuno,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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This was only the fourth 20-rebound game of his career; the 21 boards tied a career high.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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Complimentary ski shuttles run every half hour to the slopes during the winter and transport guests to Main Street in the evenings, while the free city bus stops at the hotel on a frequent schedule.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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According to the lawsuit, Robison warned supervisors about problems including debris left in horses' hooves, untreated infections, unsafe transport conditions, and officers using improper riding techniques.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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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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Heckel crowed with delight as Strong tried paper, snipping her classmate’s fingers with scissors to complete the sweep.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2026
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Jordan showed up at an actual In-N-Out location, much to the delight of the burger lovers and paparazzi who swarmed the restaurant with him.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Cloud nine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloud%20nine. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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