as in fashionable
appealing to affluent consumers
an upmarket restaurant that is quite pricey but also quite good
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Recent Examples of upmarket
The incident occurred at around 3.20 p.m. local time (3.20 a.m. ET) in the upmarket Haidian district of China’s capital, local police said in a statement.
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Shawn Deng, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
The Financial Times Lex column said upmarket German automakers are having a bad time in China where an ailing property market has curbed spending on top-of-the-range vehicles like the Mercedes S-Class and Maybach.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
There are two on-site shops: the Yazz Boutique featuring fashion and accessories by upmarket Turkish designers, a rich hunting ground for high-end swimwear, and one for everyday essentials, like suncream, toothbrushes and snacks.
—Adrienne Wyper, The Week Uk, theweek, 14 Aug. 2024
But Honda was responsible for signing off on the ride and handling and, as with the more upmarket Acura ZDX, also took charge of the car's UI/UX.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 9 Aug. 2024
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Shawn Deng, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
The Financial Times Lex column said upmarket German automakers are having a bad time in China where an ailing property market has curbed spending on top-of-the-range vehicles like the Mercedes S-Class and Maybach.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
There are two on-site shops: the Yazz Boutique featuring fashion and accessories by upmarket Turkish designers, a rich hunting ground for high-end swimwear, and one for everyday essentials, like suncream, toothbrushes and snacks.
—Adrienne Wyper, The Week Uk, theweek, 14 Aug. 2024
But Honda was responsible for signing off on the ride and handling and, as with the more upmarket Acura ZDX, also took charge of the car's UI/UX.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 9 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upmarket
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Following in mom Victoria Beckham's fashionable footsteps, Romeo Beckham attends Milan Fashion Week in stylish streetwear on Feb. 27.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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The hotel’s fashionable twist on afternoon tea debuts this weekend serving up runway-to-teatime transformations that are equal parts couture and confection.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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When only the most polished versions will do, look for an elegant almond-shape toe, a slight Cuban-style heel, and a high shine—like this take from Berluti, with a two-tone treatment of black and petrol blue.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2025
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Flavors include a mid palate rodeo of treacle, cep mushrooms, black Dutch licorice and an elegant flush of black berries, red currants and brownies.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The hotel also had an upscale choice of restaurants, like Umo, specializing in foods of the Yucatan, Zen, the sushi spot, and Wai, the Thai place.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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This upscale ship also features 41 staterooms, available in four categories, as well as a restaurant, lounge and bar, and sundeck with a swimming pool.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
28 Feb. 2025
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The partnership started in 2024, focusing on creating exclusive trading cards and memorabilia that highlight the team's successful history in the sport.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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In an exclusive chat, Graves and producer Guneet Monga talk about their journey of making Anuja.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Upmarket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upmarket. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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