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 Tagwalk’s founder and the upscale Parisian department store are back with a second chapter to their collaboration, this time a fall capsule under the Maison Rive Gauche private label. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 20 July 2026 The full-coverage sun-protective look has been showing up at upscale pools everywhere this year. — Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026 In her pitch to the city, Rosse envisioned a lax spot that would complement Oceans 234 and similar upscale options along on the shore. — Ruth Abramovitz, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2026 Hartford Baking Company has created a more upscale, plated menu for the a la carte brunch in its West Hartford location and now offers wine, local beers and eight handcrafted cocktails to go with it, said managing partner Scott Kluger. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for upscale

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Adjective

The key is finding pieces that are equal parts functional and fashionable—like Kylie Jenner’s all-black tank top and capri pants combination.

— Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 19 July 2026
Norway’s star striker Erling Haaland, one of soccer’s most fashionable gents, showed off his namesake Breitling at a post-Cup reception in his home country.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 July 2026

Definition of fashionable

Adjective

The Sanctuary Club is an exclusive, adults-only space on the Star Princess available to passengers in Sanctuary Collection staterooms.

— Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
Co-directed by Alexandra Orton, the film combines Maddox’s personal video diaries, therapy sessions, and exclusive interviews while descending into Manson’s early background and sensationalized media persona as a monster.

— Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 22 July 2026

Definition of exclusive

Adjective

But there’s another option for travelers looking for a more intentional vacation where the ocean meets high-end service.

— Megan duBois, Southern Living, 22 July 2026
One reason the high-end sector is doing so well is that owners of those properties are reluctant to sell, even while demand is increasing.

— Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Definition of high-end

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