as in fashionable
appealing to affluent consumers
an upmarket restaurant that is quite pricey but also quite good
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Recent Examples of upmarket
Today, in a fitting analog to the city’s own upmarket transformations, the America Terminal mostly welcomes luxury cruise ships.
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Laura Moser,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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.
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Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
The French hospitality giant that pioneered the concept in 1950 has spent the past two decades nudging it steadily upmarket, phasing out its midscale portfolio and focusing exclusively on premium properties, often in more complex categories.
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Ashlea Halpern,
Time,
30 Apr. 2026
Steak, yes, but wagyu rendered as upmarket steak frites.
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Mike Sutter,
San Antonio Express-News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Laura Moser,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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
The French hospitality giant that pioneered the concept in 1950 has spent the past two decades nudging it steadily upmarket, phasing out its midscale portfolio and focusing exclusively on premium properties, often in more complex categories.
—
Ashlea Halpern,
Time,
30 Apr. 2026
Steak, yes, but wagyu rendered as upmarket steak frites.
—
Mike Sutter,
San Antonio Express-News,
22 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for upmarket
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upmarket
Adjective
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While their light blue wash and structured, straight-leg cut mimic the actress’s pair, their double-button waistband and trendy welt-front pockets add a fashionable touch.
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Our goal has never been to make the most fashionable jeans in America.
Adjective
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Featuring a classic Damask print, this three-piece quilt set will make any bedroom feel elegant and sophisticated.
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The Wente Clone Chardonnay 2024 – A truly elegant expression of the Wente Chardonnay clone, beautifully balanced fruit, oak, and acidity.
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The interiors of the Prima Class-ship feel serene and upscale, with plenty of places to sit and enjoy a cocktail.
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Maybe, ponder some fans, guests will be whisked off from MSG to another, more upscale venue — one where the aroma of hot dogs isn’t so strong.
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The platform, which formerly only offered deals on flights, will offer standalone hotel bookings and better value through flight and hotel bundle offerings Travelers will gain access to exclusive pricing that is otherwise unavailable when booking flights and accommodations separately.
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Attorneys for the challenger Sullivan argued that the Constitution lays out three exclusive qualifications for the Senate — age, citizenship and residency.
Cite this Entry
“Upmarket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upmarket. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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