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
As for eating and drinking, the bar (and back patio) at Rohr’s is a great spot and on the more upscale side.
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Pete Sampson, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
Its luxury selections tap fibers from the cannabis sativa plant, hemp, for end results that have minimal environmental footprints and make bedrooms look more upscale.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2025
Bull Guard Crossbody Leather Phone Purse This upscale leather crossbody will add a vibrant pop of color to your travel wardrobe while offering stealthy anti-theft features.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
Known for upscale homes, golf courses and country clubs, Tarzana had a median home sale price of $1.1 million in July, according to Redfin.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 15 Aug. 2025
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Pete Sampson, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
Its luxury selections tap fibers from the cannabis sativa plant, hemp, for end results that have minimal environmental footprints and make bedrooms look more upscale.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2025
Bull Guard Crossbody Leather Phone Purse This upscale leather crossbody will add a vibrant pop of color to your travel wardrobe while offering stealthy anti-theft features.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
Known for upscale homes, golf courses and country clubs, Tarzana had a median home sale price of $1.1 million in July, according to Redfin.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 15 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for upscale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upscale
Adjective
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The 55-year-old attended a reading for Climbing in Heels by Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas wearing fashionable flare jeans that looked straight out of the 1970s.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The grandeur of Park and Fifth Avenues is the city’s closest rival to the beauty of the fashionable Champs-Élysées in Paris.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The illustrations from 90 years ago feature various elegant gowns and outfits, including a floor-length floral pink dress, a chic purple tweed ensemble, and a glamorous strapless green-and-copper ball gown.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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The brand creates elegant, minimalist designs built on the pillars of empathy, humanness and care.—
Olivia Pinnock,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The two sides on Thursday memorialized an agreement to open exclusive negotiations that officials hope will lead to turning Cal Expo’s defunct horse racing track and grand stand into a new football facility located roughly three miles north of Sacramento State’s campus.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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In an exclusive interview with News 5 in Cleveland, Kelce’s dad Ed Kelce said his son got down on one knee nearly two weeks ago, on Aug. 10, and that Travis asked Taylor to marry him at his secret garden.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That's when front offices start looking at teams like the Giants, who have a veteran starter, a seasoned backup with plenty of starting experience, and a high-end draft pick at the position.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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The publishing board sold and vacated its longtime headquarters at the historic Morris Building in downtown Nashville, which is now under renovation to become a high-end hotel and speakeasy.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The bombing took place in an upmarket residential complex in the capital city, Russian state media outlet TASS reported at the time.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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The bombing took place in an upmarket residential complex in the capital city, state media outlet TASS reported at the time.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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“Upscale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upscale. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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