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
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.
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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
Auburn was on the verge of defeat, a likely new low for the program under Harsin, and in the blink of an eye rock bottom turned into cloud nine.
—Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 24 Sep. 2022
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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
Auburn was on the verge of defeat, a likely new low for the program under Harsin, and in the blink of an eye rock bottom turned into cloud nine.
—Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 24 Sep. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloud nine
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According to his complaint, per CNN, the man believes the drinks were laced with GHB and ecstasy.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The whole track flutters with ecstasy, especially the racing, clubby drum track, racing like a heartbeat.Alex Suskind, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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The heavens are encouraging us to reassess our most significant plans and goals, perhaps calling us to review them once more in order to reach their greatest potential.Kyle Thomas, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Himalayas not only reach up into the heavens but plunge deep into the mantle beneath, with a mountain root that reaches some 155 miles below the surface.Carly Miller, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Each piece should be a kind of token that reminds the wearer to look at the world with the curiosity and joy of a child.Valerie Präkelt, Architectural Digest, 29 Dec. 2024
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That's one of my greatest lessons and joys in life.Maureen Mackey, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
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Take this quiz to find out: Brain Fog Scale Mark Travers, Ph.D., is an American psychologist who writes about psycho-educational topics such as happiness, relationships, personality, and life meaning.Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Ronnie here, swooping in with your weekly dose of happiness.Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
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Bitcoin’s recent price action has been nothing short of a spectacle, setting multiple all-time highs over the past few weeks while simultaneously experiencing sharp downturns.Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, yields on Britain’s 10-year Gilt picked up to a fresh 52-week high on Friday, edging upward to 4.587%.Karen Gilchrist,Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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Second, emissions from burning the fuels (downstream) eclipse the emissions in production and transport (upstream and midstream).Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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And in partnership with Audi, the marque is providing transport to guests via the all-electric Q6 e-trons.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024
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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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There was plenty of politics in NR, but WFB also stuffed the magazine with articles about music, theater, art, ballet, language — the delights of civilization.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 23 Dec. 2024
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If that's not enough to pique your attention, the late and delightfully eccentric Urban S. Hirsch III who collected this museum full of delights is one of nature's more colorful success stories.Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Cloud nine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloud%20nine. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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