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
Texas officials on May 6 released the identities of three victims found dead inside an upscale Houston neighborhood in what authorities are investigating as a murder-suicide.
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Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Just on Sunday night, a drone hit a high-rise apartment building in an upscale neighborhood of western central Moscow, according to local authorities and videos from the scene.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
Marlow East This Upper East Side restaurant offers upscale New American fare.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The platform caters to padel enthusiasts who want to combine their passion for the sport with upscale travel experiences.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
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Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Just on Sunday night, a drone hit a high-rise apartment building in an upscale neighborhood of western central Moscow, according to local authorities and videos from the scene.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
Marlow East This Upper East Side restaurant offers upscale New American fare.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The platform caters to padel enthusiasts who want to combine their passion for the sport with upscale travel experiences.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upscale
Adjective
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Lakeside or beachside, this flowy poncho top and mini skirt set is a fashionable look for daytime exploration.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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Ahead, shop more of my mom’s Quince shoe picks for looking fashionable while staying comfortable.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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The two front doors open to reveal ample storage that expands to the back of the table, making this a piece that adds both an elegant and functional touch to a hallway or foyer.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Guests were served canapes including a surprisingly brilliant mango and mung bean tartare plus chicken teriyaki kebabs, all washed down with elegant Hugo Spritz and espresso martinis.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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That came a day after Montverde Academy junior Samuel Johnson, already in the exclusive 50 foot club, jumped 50-4¼ to take the 2A championship.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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The day previous—on Clooney’s actual birthday—the couple spent time on the ultra-exclusive, glamorous Île de Bendor, off the coast of Bandol.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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On the North Shore, an oasis of high-end retailers suffered a downward occupancy spiral at Northbrook Court.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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While the premium electric MPV averaged roughly 1,000 monthly deliveries last year, sales have since fallen below that level in 2026 as competition in China’s high-end EV market continues to intensify.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The deep sense of Sweden’s hallmark design here isn’t the only attraction, with the property centrally located in Östermalm, one of the city’s most stylish neighborhoods known for its restaurants, bars, and upmarket boutiques.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
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The industry's costs ballooned after Covid, as customer tastes changed for more upmarket offerings and international destinations.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Upscale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upscale. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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