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
Looking for an upscale dining experience in Nashville?
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Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Essentially, that means airlines could theoretically keep their fancy seats but cut back on the perks that come with them, like multicourse meal services or upscale amenity kits, as a way to fix the margins if premium demand slumps in the future.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
The idea was to create a restaurant that fell somewhere between the high-end elegance of Nobu, the upscale, energetic sheen of Sushi Samba and simple, affordable neighborhood sushi spots.
—Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
They were last seen in the upscale Polanco neighborhood in Mexico City.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2025
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Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Essentially, that means airlines could theoretically keep their fancy seats but cut back on the perks that come with them, like multicourse meal services or upscale amenity kits, as a way to fix the margins if premium demand slumps in the future.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
The idea was to create a restaurant that fell somewhere between the high-end elegance of Nobu, the upscale, energetic sheen of Sushi Samba and simple, affordable neighborhood sushi spots.
—Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
They were last seen in the upscale Polanco neighborhood in Mexico City.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upscale
Adjective
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The always fashionable affair, thanks to presenting sponsor Gucci, will be chaired once again by Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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These Cushionaire clogs are fashionable enough to head outside in, but feel like your at-home everyday slipper.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Her blonde hair was parted at the side and tucked low in an elegant bun in the back.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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The elegant car, original down to the paint, is a legacy that will be passed on to her daughter.—
Laura Lane,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That August, a reporter for El Faro, a prominent investigative news outlet, was chasing an exclusive story to expose the gang pact.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights, and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Expect high-end snacks like Larson’s crab toast with brown butter aioli and pickled fresno or his butterbean hummus.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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The strengths Imperfect as the Senators’ big three may be, compared to some of the top contenders in the league, this team still has enough high-end pieces to grow around.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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 2 Oct. 2025.
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