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 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

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The head-to-toe branding made tennis one of the most fashionable sports, taking its influence far beyond the court.

— Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026
Alongside Kudrow, 63, and Sorvino, 58, as the fashionable BFF duo, other original cast members who are reprising their roles in the sequel, again scripted by Schiff, are Alan Cumming, Janeane Garofalo, Camryn Manheim and Julia Campbell.

— Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 2 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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