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
With its centuries-long history as a destination for the elite, Capri feels a bit more upscale and glamorous, with designer boutiques and the people who shop at them.
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
In addition to the Old Town Triangle, Old Town also includes the vibrant business strip along Wells Street south to Division Street — once the center of hippie counterculture, today an upscale retail district.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 June 2026
For example, upscale sculptural speakers are meant to be seen as well as experienced, while others might be tucked into bookshelves or otherwise incorporated into the room for that home theater immersion.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026
Costa Med is another upscale option with plenty of seafood and Mediterranean flavors.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
In addition to the Old Town Triangle, Old Town also includes the vibrant business strip along Wells Street south to Division Street — once the center of hippie counterculture, today an upscale retail district.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 June 2026
For example, upscale sculptural speakers are meant to be seen as well as experienced, while others might be tucked into bookshelves or otherwise incorporated into the room for that home theater immersion.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026
Costa Med is another upscale option with plenty of seafood and Mediterranean flavors.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upscale
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This year’s Royal Ascot is officially underway in England, and the royal family's latest addition—Harriet Sperling—gave a fashionable nod to Kate Middleton with her light blue ensemble.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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The costumes are more fantastical than grittily realistic as well, with a hip Steampunk vibe that’s more fashionable than purely Victorian.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Attendees marked the historic occasion dressed in traditional barongs — formalwear finely woven from piña, or pineapple fibers — as well as elegant Filipiniana outfits and ternos, the traditional formal gowns instantly recognizable by their structured butterfly sleeves.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Stay at Lucknam Park, an elegant country retreat near Bath.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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The gallery is now the exclusive partner of the Consejo Leonora Carrington in France and rossogranada, giving its global network—with locations in Paris, London, Shanghai, New York, and Brussels—access to the fantastical paintings and sculptures that cemented her place in the Surrealist canon.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
13 June 2026
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It hones in on where iPhones were available upon their launch between 2007 and 2011, when AT&T was the exclusive carrier for the smartphone.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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The experiential component of PGATSS simulator showrooms enables customers to demo and compare residential, outdoor, and commercial systems — from high-end setups with premium launch monitors, enclosures, and projectors to entry-level options with little more than a net and mat.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Simultaneously, interest in first-class plane tickets and high-end watches has also ticked higher in California and around Austin.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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The small gear selector feels disappointingly flimsy considering the otherwise upmarket presentation.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Ralph Lauren continues to execute well on its elevation strategy, moving upmarket, reducing wholesale dependence, and growing its direct-to-consumer business.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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“Upscale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upscale. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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