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upscale

adjective

ˈəp-ˈskāl How to pronounce upscale (audio)
Definition of upscalenext
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 then came creative-class-friendly mid-tier chains such as Warby Parker, Everlane, and Madewell, followed by upscale shops like Chanel and Hermès. — Michael Calderone, Curbed, 4 Sep. 2026 In addition to its upscale lunch menu and glitzy dinner scene, this location serves a decadent breakfast. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 My friend Paul Davis, the great artist and illustrator, even did an impressive painting of a rat, yet neither of us could convince our editors that this urban reality was a suitable topic for an upscale city magazine. — Gloria Steinem, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026 The new luxe band is designed to look like an upscale piece of jewelry, not a device. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upscale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upscale
  1. fashionable
  2. elegant
  3. exclusive
  4. high-end
  5. upmarket
Adjective
  • At the fashionable Masel Tov restaurant, a poem by the Jewish wartime hero Hannah Szenes marks a fragment of wall, part of a ghetto where 70,000 Jewish people lived for several weeks between December 1944 and January 1945.
    — Lucy Handley, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Noel also praises Liam’s fashionable cool (Stone Island parka, big sunglasses, tambourine as a fascinator) and how much his frontman persona resonated with fans worldwide.
    — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • Specs AccordionItemContainerButton Upsides AccordionItemContainerButton Downsides Instead of constantly kicking that pile of shoes to the side by your entryway, give them an elegant home with this tilt-out storage cabinet.
    — Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The New York Times recently showcased 41 of the greatest Mexican restaurants across the country, from taco trucks to elegant eateries with tasting menus.
    — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • In an exclusive interview with CNBC, UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti has warned against investor complacency as geopolitical and economic risks rise.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Jacob Coxon posted a seven-part message on X yesterday – see it below – that racked up nearly 76 million views overnight, a response fueled in part by a Wall Street Journal exclusive interview with the now-former Anthropic employee.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of exclusive
Adjective
  • Brough notes this is an entirely new product, blending high-end craftsmanship with design thinking from both the performance car and motorcycle domains.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Menus from the brand’s Michelin-star-earning chefs are de rigueur, as are personalized spa therapies, and high-end boutiques such as Cartier.
    — Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of high-end
Adjective
  • Inside Man has much to say about post-9/11 New York City, but Lee seems primarily focused on creating an upmarket adult thriller that would make Sidney Lumet proud.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
  • What if an upmarket pizzeria has red pepper flakes, but not her preferred chili oil?
    — Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of upmarket

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“Upscale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upscale. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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