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
The clothes were a wearable mix of collegiate and nautical influences with an upscale preppy twist.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
After graduating hair school, Spencer started his career at White Salon and Spa in Atlanta’s upscale Buckhead neighborhood.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 8 Oct. 2025
In recent years, upscale lines like the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, the La Dolce Vita in Italy, and the Britannic Explorer in Britain have all fueled a nostalgia for the romance—and sustainability—of train travel.
—AFAR Media, 8 Oct. 2025
Your Light Fixture Skip the antler chandelier; lighting is where upscale cabincore shines.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
After graduating hair school, Spencer started his career at White Salon and Spa in Atlanta’s upscale Buckhead neighborhood.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 8 Oct. 2025
In recent years, upscale lines like the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, the La Dolce Vita in Italy, and the Britannic Explorer in Britain have all fueled a nostalgia for the romance—and sustainability—of train travel.
—AFAR Media, 8 Oct. 2025
Your Light Fixture Skip the antler chandelier; lighting is where upscale cabincore shines.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upscale
Adjective
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Toss it in your tote for just-in-case scenarios, or drape it over your shoulders and tie for a more fashionable statement.—
Nusrat Sultana,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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Vionic Winny 2 Sneakers Vionic sneakers are fashionable enough to wear to work or the grocery store thanks to the versatile leather and suede materials — and this pair is currently at one of its lowest prices.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The home’s signatures, soaring inside spaces and elegant natural materials, are designed to match the spectacular vistas seen through towering floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
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With its refined silhouette, subtle logo detailing, and classic colors—from black to a fall-ready burgundy—the elegant accessory can be dressed down for coffee runs and classed up for date nights.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Fans can also buy VIP tickets that will entitle them to meet-and-greet opportunities, exclusive tour merchandise and front-row seats.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
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For this collab, the designer drew inspiration from Blundstone‘s All-Terrain series, originally crafted for culinary professionals, to create the exclusive #2453 clog.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Announced Monday, Thumann will be the first official global ambassador and investor for the sunless tanning brand, which launched in 2024 as a more affordable alternative to Alysa’s high-end line, Dolce Glow, praised by the likes of Miley Cyrus, Hailey Bieber, Kylie Jenner and Selena Gomez.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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International business class typically has high-end amenities and multi-course meals to complement the luxurious seats.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Frontier and Spirit have started offering more bundles that include seats and baggage as well as more upmarket offerings like seats with more personal space.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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Where to Go The Madrones & The Brambles Hideaway – Stylish sister properties in Philo with vineyard views and garden paths, plus an upmarket cannabis apothecary.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Upscale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upscale. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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