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
It’s expected to be a more upmarket design than that of the Apple AirTag, with a metal and glass outer, and slightly greater thickness than Apple’s tracker.
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Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
José, Johnny, Saleem, Adolfo or Carlos had spent the penultimate day of 1973 preparing to shoot dead Joseph Edward Sieff, the Jewish president of Marks & Spencer, a major retail chain whose upmarket shops were to be found on high streets across Britain, and a prominent supporter of Israel.
—Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
Hanalei Town is home to an upmarket shopping district not lacking in Kauai charm.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
Its interior fuses hallmark design elements from the Maybach brand alongside upmarket textures, including significant upholstery moments throughout each of the guest cabins.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
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Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
José, Johnny, Saleem, Adolfo or Carlos had spent the penultimate day of 1973 preparing to shoot dead Joseph Edward Sieff, the Jewish president of Marks & Spencer, a major retail chain whose upmarket shops were to be found on high streets across Britain, and a prominent supporter of Israel.
—Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
Hanalei Town is home to an upmarket shopping district not lacking in Kauai charm.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
Its interior fuses hallmark design elements from the Maybach brand alongside upmarket textures, including significant upholstery moments throughout each of the guest cabins.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for upmarket
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upmarket
Adjective
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This spring, total comfort doesn't have to be at odds with looking fashionable.—
Antonio Fuentes,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 2026
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The pleated crewneck and button-up details add a fashionable twist.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The classic circular design showcases preserved purple blooms with natural texture and a rustic yet elegant aesthetic that complements everything from French country to farmhouse decor.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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The tiny shimmering beads are quintessentially bridal; elegant, but not overdone.—
Alexandra Ditch,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The industrial northern pocket of Chinatown housing Pacific Electric is well-known to ravers and foodies — Insomniac’s Naud Street warehouse is close by, and the upscale cocktail bar Apotheke and pan-Asian restaurant Majordomo are around the corner.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Nearby, Hollywood Bus Tours winds through Los Angeles’ famous movie lots and upscale neighborhoods, a must-do for many visitors.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Broncos are bringing back exclusive-rights free agents Devon Key, Dondrea Tillman, Tyler Badie and Jordan Jackson, a source confirmed to The Post Thursday.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Upmarket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upmarket. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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