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
But 26% fear rising costs from pro-apartment policies – likely tied to upscale development.
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Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
The crime drama, based on Carl Weber’s bestselling book series of the same name, follows the wealthy and powerful Duncan family, who run the upscale Duncan Motors car dealership in New York as a front for their secret criminal empire.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Since, more restaurants, an upscale grocery, an artisanal moonshine distillery, and a modern-art museum have opened.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
If an upscale experience is more to your tastes, the Windham Mountain Club offers ski-in, ski-out accommodations, pristine grooming, and an elevated food program.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
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Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
The crime drama, based on Carl Weber’s bestselling book series of the same name, follows the wealthy and powerful Duncan family, who run the upscale Duncan Motors car dealership in New York as a front for their secret criminal empire.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Since, more restaurants, an upscale grocery, an artisanal moonshine distillery, and a modern-art museum have opened.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
If an upscale experience is more to your tastes, the Windham Mountain Club offers ski-in, ski-out accommodations, pristine grooming, and an elevated food program.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for upscale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upscale
Adjective
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These jeans are fashionable and comfortable enough to take me from the airport terminal straight to the office.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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Choose between three fashionable colors, or go with the sophisticated floral print.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Softstreme High-rise Wide-leg Cropped Pant has a weighty drape that adds an elegant edge to what otherwise feels like loungewear, given how remarkably soft the Softstreme fabric is.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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The long-sleeve polo sweater has elegant pearl buttons that pop against the sweater’s neutral color.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Beatrice is also a Counsellor of State to King Charles, an exclusive position which allows members of the royal family to carry out business on behalf of the monarch.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Art Basel also unveiled a five-year partnership with members-only app Dorsia, offering exclusive access and experiences, including an Art Basel Afters nightlife program launching in Miami Beach in December.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Cloud integration is also expected to feature, pairing high-end local hardware with hybrid processes such as instant cloud trials, and later, local installs.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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This younger cohort collects not just art, but a wide variety of high-end design and collectible items, including luxury handbags, jewelry, watches, sneakers, classic cars and spirits, according to the report authored by Clare McAndrew, founder of research and consulting firm Arts Economics.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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Frontier and Spirit have started offering more bundles that include seats and baggage as well as more upmarket offerings like seats with more personal space.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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Where to Go The Madrones & The Brambles Hideaway – Stylish sister properties in Philo with vineyard views and garden paths, plus an upmarket cannabis apothecary.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Upscale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upscale. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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