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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Anisimova watched it all from a few feet away, the agony and ecstasy of a cruel game in stark relief.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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And so, her cri de coeur came out as one great, big, fat, satisfying moan of ecstasy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Stalter and Dunham are a match made in a very awkward heaven.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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But Scripture promises that one day, Christ will make all things new—a new heaven and a new earth (2 Peter 3:13).—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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Regardless, drivers have been honking their vehicles’ horns with joy now that Gurnee is the first in the county to end its photo-enforcement program.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The joy emanating from the largely millennial devotees was palpable, from the white clothing blanketing the stands to the breathless commentary throughout the concert.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Some of the most popular personal definitions of wealth include happiness, physical health, mental health, quality of relationships, accomplishments, amount of free time, and material possessions.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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The Russian word for happiness—schastye—is etymologically different from the Western notion.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
10 July 2025
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While the Las Vegas real estate market may be at a near-record high to purchase a home, there are also many homes currently on the market, which gives buyers leverage to walk away from a bad deal, driving down prices across the board.—
Liam Hibbert,
The Washington Examiner,
5 July 2025
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With the cloud cover, though, highs will be in the upper 80s, although humidity will bring the heat indices into the mid to upper 90s.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 July 2025
Noun
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These offer different levels of service, with the entry-level offering general lounge access and shared transport from the terminal to your commercial flight for a mere $1,095.—
Michele Robson,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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Staff have been provided with sustainable travel guidelines and key performance indicators of low-carbon travel options such as electric or hybrid buses and cars, public transport and bikes.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
2 July 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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Despite stirring up trouble in front of the camera, Rashad has been a dream to work with, much to the delight of her millennial co-stars.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
6 July 2025
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That gave San Francisco a 5-1 lead, much to the delight of the thousands of Giants fans present at the intimate minor league park.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
6 July 2025
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“Cloud nine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloud%20nine. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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