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
Its interior fuses hallmark design elements from the Maybach brand alongside upmarket textures, including significant upholstery moments throughout each of the guest cabins.
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Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Oke was later pursued by Nigeria’s financial crimes investigations agency in connection with more than $43 million in cash discovered in a flat in the upmarket Ikoyi neighborhood in Lagos, leading to money laundering charges against him and his wife.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 28 Nov. 2025
Larry Fraser, 49, was sentenced to 13 months in prison on Friday for stealing the 2004 print – worth £270,000 (about $355,000) – from the Grove Gallery in the British capital’s upmarket neighborhood of Fitzrovia last September, according to London’s Metropolitan Police.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025
Powell recommended footwear brands find more ways to monetize their partnerships, perhaps by bringing a color or material element from the upmarket product into the core collection.
—Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
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Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Oke was later pursued by Nigeria’s financial crimes investigations agency in connection with more than $43 million in cash discovered in a flat in the upmarket Ikoyi neighborhood in Lagos, leading to money laundering charges against him and his wife.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 28 Nov. 2025
Larry Fraser, 49, was sentenced to 13 months in prison on Friday for stealing the 2004 print – worth £270,000 (about $355,000) – from the Grove Gallery in the British capital’s upmarket neighborhood of Fitzrovia last September, according to London’s Metropolitan Police.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025
Powell recommended footwear brands find more ways to monetize their partnerships, perhaps by bringing a color or material element from the upmarket product into the core collection.
—Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upmarket
Adjective
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It's been fashionable since the early 2000s to consider reality shows inferior to scripted or traditional documentary series.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
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Great for windy days to shield your face and keep your hair in place, this accessory is both fashionable and functional.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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When paired with the right boots, leggings can even rise to the level of elegant occasion wear.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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According to interior designers, these four countertop colors are their go-tos for creating modern yet classic spaces that feel elegant and livable.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
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Nearby Little River is booming with restaurants, from Michelin starred spots like Boia De and Ogawa, popular spots like La Natural and Sunny’s Steakhouse as well as the brand-new Fooq’s, an upscale version of the old downtown favorite.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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You can overnight at upscale boutique hotels like Contemplacion Resort & Spa with its cute casitas and elevated pool deck,holistic wellness resorts like Banyan Tree Veya, or the glamping-style Oeno Wine Lodge, where the hip digs are tucked right into the vineyard.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
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Celebrity Cruises' Lane explains that booking shore excursions in advance means getting access to exclusive offers only available prior to sailing.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Upmarket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upmarket. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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