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
See All Example Sentences for cloud nine
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
Noun
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As a dissident, Limonov didn’t find New York to be some immigrant heaven, but rather a cutthroat town where the Upper West Side socialites were as disaffected and atrophied as Politburo members.—
Ed Simon
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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While there will be emphasis on families and domestic lives, the dazzling configurations taking place in the heavens above could even mark a period where past-life connections return to bring potential radiance and good news.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
22 June 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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Despite this, their greetings weren't necessarily more affectionate than the other dogs, indicating that emotional responses don't always equate to more joy when being reunited.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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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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The Russell 2000 is more than 13% away from it’s 52-week high, while the S & P 500 is 2% from a new all-time high.—
Frank Holland,
CNBC,
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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In 2022, after Russia’s invasion, France prepared to move several hundred troops to Romania, but its military planners needed the U.S. to provide transport.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
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 3 Jul. 2025.
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