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
With its upmarket boutiques, wine bars, and spas, it’s been called the Hamptons of Florida.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
The parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp is reportedly preparing for the imminent release of a pair of upmarket smart glasses with a display.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
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
If rooting for a major-league team can feel like going to a really upmarket McDonalds, minor-league sports give that beloved local pizza joint.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
The parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp is reportedly preparing for the imminent release of a pair of upmarket smart glasses with a display.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
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
If rooting for a major-league team can feel like going to a really upmarket McDonalds, minor-league sports give that beloved local pizza joint.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upmarket
Adjective
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These jeans are fashionable and comfortable enough to take me from the airport terminal straight to the office.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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Choose between three fashionable colors, or go with the sophisticated floral print.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And while the color itself is a mix of almond milk and espresso, Steinfeld also opted for an elegant mid-length almond shape, adding a second meaning to the moniker.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
18 Oct. 2025
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This gorgeous 55x21x100-inch arbor is a West Elm best-seller thanks to its elegant design and sturdy wrought iron frame.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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Dining options range from family-friendly South Street Creamery and The Famished Frog to the upscale 1776 from chef David Burke.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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For a more upscale look, seek out specimens with more texture and consider repotting them (maybe in a vase from an adjacent aisle).—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Oct. 2025
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In fact, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid’s camp asked the company about the marker, Gina Lázaro, VP of brand management at Sharpie’s parent company, Newell Brands, told Fortune in an exclusive interview.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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The partnership will also include 50-year exclusive licenses for Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga, which will start at the close of the transaction.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Upmarket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upmarket. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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