BULLISH Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

bullish

adjective

Definition of bullish

as in positive

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Recent Examples of bullish Abdulsalam was bullish on a strike toward Sanaa in the future, a move that would mark a radical departure from the anti-Houthi coalition’s largely defensive posture. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026 Goldman Sachs was even more bullish, estimating that exports from Persian Gulf producers hit 19 million barrels per day. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026 But the 5-star analyst remains bullish, given Amazon’s ability to adapt to changing consumer behavior, as it’s done in the past. — CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026 Related Stories Bloys had recently become a bit bullish on the merger. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bullish

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Both are high-stakes and costly gambits, but as Vivienne Walt reports, Forrest is determined to prove that business can be a force for positive change.

— Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026
In a welcome sign of positive change in the barrio, a new branch of Javier Bonet’s super-cool Sala de Despiece restaurant is imminent.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of positive

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The National Business Aviation Association and other aviation groups argue tax breaks help support jobs while spending millions lobbying to preserve their favorable treatment.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Even as Democrats target his Virginia district to capitalize on a favorable 2026 environment, McGuire is doing the opposite of Republicans in some competitive races, who are softening their ties to Trump.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026

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