as in fashionable
appealing to affluent consumers
a new upscale shopping center is under construction on the west end of town
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Recent Examples of upscale
The two small drawers are perfect for storing all of those out-the-door essentials and knickknacks, while the overall glamour of this piece would look right at home in an upscale apartment or quiet country home.
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Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2025
Along with Lee, Allen also flew to California in early October to meet with Brody to discuss what Brody at that point thought would be the upscale, food-centric Euphoric Bar and Lounge.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
The group, which was acquired by the Alpha private equity fund in 2018, is home to upscale Italian furnishings brands Calligaris, and Ditre Italia and lighting brand Luceplan, in addition to newerv brands like Connubia and Fatboy.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
Starr Restaurants is also the parent company for the upscale Japanese restaurant Makoto in the Bal Harbour Shops, as well as the French bistro Pastis in Wynwood.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
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Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2025
Along with Lee, Allen also flew to California in early October to meet with Brody to discuss what Brody at that point thought would be the upscale, food-centric Euphoric Bar and Lounge.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
The group, which was acquired by the Alpha private equity fund in 2018, is home to upscale Italian furnishings brands Calligaris, and Ditre Italia and lighting brand Luceplan, in addition to newerv brands like Connubia and Fatboy.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
Starr Restaurants is also the parent company for the upscale Japanese restaurant Makoto in the Bal Harbour Shops, as well as the French bistro Pastis in Wynwood.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upscale
Adjective
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By the 1960s, women were making more fashionable style choices.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2025
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Newly single Rachel Zoe, meanwhile, made a grand entrance flanked by a fashionable crew.—
Brianne Tracy,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hot Potato Salad Recipe: Shaved Vegetable Salad Recipe: Easy Bunny Cake This easy and elegant menu keeps things classic, but with an extra helping of flavor and color.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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The classic Dutch bike-style step through frame is perhaps one of the most elegant imaginings of a bicycle.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Combs, a Met Gala mainstay, regularly attended the exclusive annual gala, benefitting the museum's Costume Institute.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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That entire process egregiously intrudes on the Executive Branch's exclusive prosecutorial powers.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Kosminsky’s latest intervention comes as UK Parliament’s Culture, Media & Sport Committee recommended that, if the industry can’t design its own scheme, the government should force the likes of Netflix to pay a 5% revenue levy into a cultural fund that supports local high-end TV production.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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There are many high-end tote bags in this world, but few balance brand value and price per wear as expertly as this one.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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If rooting for a major-league team can feel like going to a really upmarket McDonalds, minor-league sports give that beloved local pizza joint.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Mar. 2025
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Armen Sarkisyan died Monday at a Moscow hospital from injuries sustained in an explosion in an upmarket residential complex in the capital city, TASS quoted the medical services as saying.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Upscale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upscale. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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