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
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In the meantime, enjoy the beauty that is the Great Nebula of Orion in the late winter heavens.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2025
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The heavens are aligned with your relationships, Sagittarius.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
16 Feb. 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.—
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Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Sabonis is averaging career highs of 20.5 points and 14.3 rebounds along with 6.2 assists.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, companies bought back 147.6 billion yuan worth of shares — an all-time high.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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Two days later, on January 31, a medical transport plane crashed in Philadelphia, killing all six people on board and one person on the ground.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Six people were killed on Jan. 31 when a medical transport plane with six people onboard crashed near a Philadelphia shopping mall.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 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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Cowan appeared briefly at the end of the show – a parade of outlandish patterns and teased wigs – much to the delight of boyfriend Sam Smith who watched on alongside Kesha, who also camped out at the afterparty at Casa Cipriani.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Some presidents defy political gravity, to the delight of their impersonators.—
Sopan Deb,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Cloud nine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloud%20nine. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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