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
Flaim has been skating on cloud nine ever since.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2023
It’s been quite a week for Rhea Seehorn as the actor is still on cloud nine following not one but two Emmy nominations for her performances on AMC’s Better Call Saul and Cooper’s Bar.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 July 2022
Still on cloud nine from that one!!
—Vogue, 29 Aug. 2021
Tabatha Powe is on cloud nine.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 10 May 2021
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2023
It’s been quite a week for Rhea Seehorn as the actor is still on cloud nine following not one but two Emmy nominations for her performances on AMC’s Better Call Saul and Cooper’s Bar.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 July 2022
Still on cloud nine from that one!!
—Vogue, 29 Aug. 2021
Tabatha Powe is on cloud nine.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 10 May 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloud nine
Noun
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Those three drugs alone have made up over 93% of seizures in recent years, while ecstasy, fentanyl, heroin, ketamine, LSD and methamphetamine make up the majority of the remaining 7%.—
Kate Linderman,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2025
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Still, inhalant abuse is less prevalent than party drugs like ecstasy or cocaine.—
Rachel Hale,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The movie is more style than substance, but heavens, what style.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
24 Jan. 2025
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The show had peaks and valleys, but the strongest stuff — particularly early season dud dates with a rolling list of comedians, including Ben Feldman, Anders Holm, Mark Duplass, Bill Hader, and B.J. Novak (duh) — was rom-com heaven.—
Erin Strecker,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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Mbappe celebrated in his usual way in recent months, running back to the centre circle, throwing his hands up in the air in an outpouring of joy and anger and urging his team-mates to push on.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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The three-pound mixed-breed internet-famous therapy dog dispensed joy simply by existing.—
Maya Salam,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Dopamine is also released, creating happiness and satisfaction while lowering levels of stress and anxiety.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Today well-lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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President Donald Trump’s election helped fuel bitcoin record highs due to high hopes on deregulation.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
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Rochester, which has averaged a high of 23 degrees at this time, beat its previous record high of 48 degrees on Jan. 30, 1919.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
31 Jan. 2025
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Police were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Dobson Street in reference to a physical disturbance that resulted in two people being injured, both of whom declined transport by ambulance, but later received medical treatment, according to a press released issued by Pea Ridge Police.—
Annette Beard,
arkansasonline.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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Among them: Jack had arrived to Auschwitz on a transport June 24, 1943, with 1,600 Jews.—
Amber Hunt,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 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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That’s the delight of Morandi: his comedy has no rise or fall.—
Jackson Arn,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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But most cats continue to knead blankets and pillows for the rest of their life, to the delight of humans.—
Claire Thornton,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Cloud nine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloud%20nine. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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