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
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.
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
But a stroke of fate in James’ family changes everything and James himself, of all people, brings her back from cloud nine to a harsh reality.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 June 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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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
But a stroke of fate in James’ family changes everything and James himself, of all people, brings her back from cloud nine to a harsh reality.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 June 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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She was taken off life support after suffering multiple organ failure with cocaine, ecstasy and other undetermined drugs found in her system, according to KNX News.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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That was the theater of ecstasy that would liberate him from the body.—
Mark Schilling,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tina Turner’s Gravity-Defying Wavy Shag Tina Turner’s higher-than-heaven shag was heavily teased at the roots, says Abramite.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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Scorsese’s life and work, still ongoing thank heavens, have been given a rather simple five-act structure for purposes of the documentary.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Oct. 2025
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This wave of joy was seen online, where some claimed his victory as India’s own.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Browsing fashion websites has become a small joy in her routine—a way to wind down while exploring what is new each day.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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And in the last days of August, laughter and pot would waft over the scene, happiness laced with sadness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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But the house is also a benignly indifferent witness to the happiness and the strife that occur within its walls—and to the heartbreaking transience of human lives.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Solomon said, in the current environment, with the promise of AI boosting Wall Street to new highs, the growth option is looking more and more realistic.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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After highs of around 69, lows will sink to roughly 38, according to NWS, with northwest winds of 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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These are especially useful for taking public transport, grabbing a quick coffee, or leaving a small tip at a restaurant.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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According to the team, the resultant materials, which include oxides of tungsten, titanium, and niobium, have high surface areas, stable crystalline grains, and regular pores—all essential for quick ion transport.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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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This savory dish is a cheesy delight on the Thanksgiving table.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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Boar's Head Sweet Slice Boneless Ham, sweet potato casserole and green bean casserole, marshmallow delight.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Cloud nine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloud%20nine. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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