UPSCALE Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

upscale

adjective

ˈəp-ˈskāl

Definition of upscale

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 Among other things, the prices remain affordable for the upscale suburbs, between $8 and $12 for sandwiches. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026 The blast on Saturday evening at the Balzi Rossi, an upscale Italian establishment in central Moscow, killed three people, including the woman bomber, Russian state media said, citing local officials. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 Comparatively, the Equinox is a larger, more upscale-feeling vehicle with better total range, but the Bolt is about $6,000 cheaper with a surprisingly spacious interior. — New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026 The newest fro-yo craze also involves upscale toppings, luxe presentations and a price tag to match. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upscale

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Over the decades, the principessa cake in particular has cultivated a devout — and fashionable — following.

— Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
All of these newly fashionable hybrid shows campaigned for the Emmys as comedies.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of fashionable

Adjective

The story may have been embellished by early biographers, but records show that Brunelleschi eventually gained recognition as the exclusive inventor and director of the dome.

— Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
In exclusive conversations with Vanity Fair, key creatives behind the film and recording of the soundtrack say that maybe—just maybe—there’s hope for the album’s release after all.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026

Definition of exclusive

Adjective

As the Steam Deck slowly marches toward its fifth birthday next February, owners are likely eager for a way to extend its life rather than investing in expensive high-end competition.

— Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026
The Saudi Air Force’s performance was noted as particularly poor relative to its high-end technology.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2026

Definition of high-end

Adjective

Is this an upmarket housewares depot, as all the tableware is for sale?

— Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Located just 60 kilometers (37 miles) from Bordeaux, the peninsula offers stunning landscapes and sandy beaches as well as oyster-farming villages and upmarket resorts.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026

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