as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
she was in seventh heaven when she received the acceptance letter to medical school
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Recent Examples of seventh heaven
Just Like Heaven is one fun reminder that seventh heaven is finding a kindred spirit.
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Nathan Smith, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2024
This birthday girl would soon grow up to be in seventh heaven.
—Alex Apatoff, Peoplemag, 25 Jan. 2023
If Los Angeles is the city of angels, this $19.9 million hilltop estate is seventh heaven.
—Isabel Lord, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2022
With a division title almost cinched and his old pal La Russa in the Sox dugout, Reinsdorf should be in seventh heaven.
—Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, 27 Aug. 2021
Your sixth sense — the one beyond sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell — may be leading you to seventh heaven, the very height of happiness.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2019
Two incomplete passes later, Shurmur sent in the play that will forever be remembered around here: Buffalo right, seventh heaven.
—Bob Brookover, Philly.com, 14 Jan. 2018
Nathan Smith, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2024
This birthday girl would soon grow up to be in seventh heaven.
—Alex Apatoff, Peoplemag, 25 Jan. 2023
If Los Angeles is the city of angels, this $19.9 million hilltop estate is seventh heaven.
—Isabel Lord, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2022
With a division title almost cinched and his old pal La Russa in the Sox dugout, Reinsdorf should be in seventh heaven.
—Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, 27 Aug. 2021
Your sixth sense — the one beyond sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell — may be leading you to seventh heaven, the very height of happiness.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2019
Two incomplete passes later, Shurmur sent in the play that will forever be remembered around here: Buffalo right, seventh heaven.
—Bob Brookover, Philly.com, 14 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seventh heaven
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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The Spirit Resonance is a gift of heavens, a natural talent one is born with.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Dec. 2025
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Holt McCallany has been cast in a recurring guest role as the legendary Titan, also known as the Bearer of Heaven, who was condemned by Zeus to hold up the celestial heavens after the last Titan war against the Olympians.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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But their cloud nine moment vanishes after Ruby sees James kissing fellow wealthy student Elaine and unaware of what was truly going on.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Nov. 2025
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But a stroke of fate in James’ (Damian Hardung) family changes everything and James himself, of all people, brings her back from cloud nine to a harsh reality.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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In 2022, Stonestreet trolled Ferguson by reposting an edited version of a throwback photo Ferguson had shared earlier that day, to the delight of Modern Family fans.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Jan. 2026
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Cove is much larger, with a more formal service style, but the exactitude is still there, the sense of stylishness, the obsession and the delight.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For transport, immediate applications are expected in the production of drones and handheld tools.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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The packages include match tickets in category 1 or 2, transport in the city and to and from the airport, hotel stays and domestic and international flights.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Seventh heaven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seventh%20heaven. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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