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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There can be an ecstasy in work—not just the taste of bread, but also the odor of roses.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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And having rolled your eyes in ecstasy at the solid then—abruptly—molten Modica chocolate pudding, edge into the cigar lounge or nurse a Tasca D’Almerita red on a terrace wrapped in cashmere and flickering lanterns.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Dora comes every Friday and makes sure of that, thank heavens.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026
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There’s a new sheriff in the night sky though, Saturn’s big brother Jupiter, the king of the planets, on the rise in the eastern heavens along with Orion and the rest of the great winter constellations.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
18 Jan. 2026
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Thus, Edward’s choice of ring sweetly honors the couple’s half-decade of dating before getting engaged, the joy of their betrothal, and their hope for their future together.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Though Sadie hasn’t made a basket yet, Whittington says her daughter’s joy and encouragement are far more meaningful than any points on the scoreboard.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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In fact, the United States’ economic competitiveness—not to mention the happiness of its citizenry—ranks below many countries that work much fewer hours, including Denmark, Sweden, Ireland, Netherlands, and Norway.—
Joe O’Connor,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Studies have shown that WhatsApp users are more likely to express both happiness and sadness on the platform than on other, more public-facing apps, like X or Instagram.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Colorado’s public schools recorded their lowest dropout rate ever during the last academic year as four-year graduation rates surpassed a 10-year high, according to new state data.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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Overall, the industry was down 34 percent from the lucrative highs of the prior week, with attendance dropping close to 13 percent and the average ticket price dropping $40.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
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So, instead of producing a full-fat CD player with a DAC stage and analog outputs, the company decided to produce a matching CD transport that could harness the power of 778X’s digital heart.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Beyond the resort, Mykonos town is a 15-minute car ride away, which can be arranged via hotel transport options.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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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As the last rusty leaves fell from the trees in the parks and historic piazzas, the birds swooped down, rummaging and pecking and shaking their feathers, then flew off again with quivers of delight.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Nailing Hollywood artist Hang Nguyen is responsible for this celestial delight.—
Rebecca Norris,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Cloud nine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloud%20nine. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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