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
Brax acknowledges her work experience has been largely grounded in the upscale hospitality industry, which is markedly different from the commercial airline world.
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Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Bacon & Butter turns out seasonal American comfort food, and Mulvaney's B&L sources upscale New American dishes from nearby farms.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
There is turn-down service at night, an unexpected upscale extra, and valets are out front to open the door (and grab your car or bike).
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2026
Now, on a trip to somewhere new or when revisiting my favorite Southern hotels, my must-have souvenir is a candle to bring home, and these scents are always amazing, upscale, and instantly commented upon by house guests.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
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Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Bacon & Butter turns out seasonal American comfort food, and Mulvaney's B&L sources upscale New American dishes from nearby farms.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
There is turn-down service at night, an unexpected upscale extra, and valets are out front to open the door (and grab your car or bike).
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2026
Now, on a trip to somewhere new or when revisiting my favorite Southern hotels, my must-have souvenir is a candle to bring home, and these scents are always amazing, upscale, and instantly commented upon by house guests.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upscale
Adjective
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Nights out in Florence called for a more sophisticated look than what’s common in American cities, making a classic black blazer the best option for looking put-together and fashionable.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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The death of the activist Renee Nicole Good at the hands of an immigration agent has been justified on the right in a fashionable tone of detachment.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The island's Curtain Bluff is an elegant all-inclusive resort on the south coast, surrounded by two beaches.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Butternut squash, potato leek, cauliflower – these soups can turn humble ingredients into something elegant.—
Cheryl Russell,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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No doubt Samsung will have some exclusive colorways only available through its online store (the classically black Titanium Jetblack Galaxy S25 was one of the exclusives last year).—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Released early last year, the RM 74-02 showcases an exclusive new Gold Quartz TPT that combines ultra-thin sheets of quartz with delicate leaves of 22-karat 5N red gold.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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All of this promises to revolutionize our research on the LLMs and models that drive high-end applications and disrupt our world.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Luxury expeditions to the region are now attracting travelers craving new and unusual adventures at sea, all complemented by modern, high-end amenities.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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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,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Upscale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upscale. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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