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
Carnivores should reserve a table at North, an upscale steakhouse that grills prime cuts over an open flame.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
The domus, an upscale Roman house, was found under Cavour High School, just steps away from Rome's Colosseum.
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Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Named the top glamping campground in the 2026 Campspot Awards, Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay was named the best thanks to its waterfront setting, upscale accommodations, and resort-style atmosphere near Delaware’s best beach towns.
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Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
The interiors of the Prima Class-ship feel serene and upscale, with plenty of places to sit and enjoy a cocktail.
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Megan Dubois,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for upscale
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
The domus, an upscale Roman house, was found under Cavour High School, just steps away from Rome's Colosseum.
—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Named the top glamping campground in the 2026 Campspot Awards, Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay was named the best thanks to its waterfront setting, upscale accommodations, and resort-style atmosphere near Delaware’s best beach towns.
—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
The interiors of the Prima Class-ship feel serene and upscale, with plenty of places to sit and enjoy a cocktail.
—
Megan Dubois,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for upscale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upscale
Adjective
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While their light blue wash and structured, straight-leg cut mimic the actress’s pair, their double-button waistband and trendy welt-front pockets add a fashionable touch.
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Our goal has never been to make the most fashionable jeans in America.
Adjective
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Featuring a classic Damask print, this three-piece quilt set will make any bedroom feel elegant and sophisticated.
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The Wente Clone Chardonnay 2024 – A truly elegant expression of the Wente Chardonnay clone, beautifully balanced fruit, oak, and acidity.
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The platform, which formerly only offered deals on flights, will offer standalone hotel bookings and better value through flight and hotel bundle offerings Travelers will gain access to exclusive pricing that is otherwise unavailable when booking flights and accommodations separately.
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Attorneys for the challenger Sullivan argued that the Constitution lays out three exclusive qualifications for the Senate — age, citizenship and residency.
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Sound tuning and aspects of the speaker design, meanwhile, have been entrusted to audiophile sound tuner Benno Baun Medgaard, the man also behind the tuning of ultra high-end speakers from Gryphon and Raidho.
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The hotel is planned to include 44 high-end rooms, a restaurant, gym and other spaces for guest use.
Adjective
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Coffee comes from an upmarket machine, each cupful ground fresh.
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The small gear selector feels disappointingly flimsy considering the otherwise upmarket presentation.
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“Upscale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upscale. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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