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
An Arlington entrepreneur has invested tens of millions of dollars to redevelop the Caravan property as an upscale boutique hotel with 145 rooms, a restaurant with a world-champion chef and a rooftop bar with six-floor views of the city’s sports stadiums.
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Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
The owner of China’s largest coffee chain, Luckin, acquired upscale US café operator Blue Bottle, as the Chinese company continues its aggressive westward expansion.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
For an upscale touch, notice the satin stitch embroidery on the hem of the flat sheet and pillowcases.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
Irvi, her husband, was sleeping after his day shift at an upscale bistro on the Upper West Side, which had followed an overnight shift at a Latin dance club farther uptown, in Inwood.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
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Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
The owner of China’s largest coffee chain, Luckin, acquired upscale US café operator Blue Bottle, as the Chinese company continues its aggressive westward expansion.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
For an upscale touch, notice the satin stitch embroidery on the hem of the flat sheet and pillowcases.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
Irvi, her husband, was sleeping after his day shift at an upscale bistro on the Upper West Side, which had followed an overnight shift at a Latin dance club farther uptown, in Inwood.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upscale
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She was led through the hallway to the kitchen, passing a living room filled with mustard furniture and that print of the beautiful Chinese woman that all fashionable people seemed to own.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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That is not a fashionable position.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Mar. 2026
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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
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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
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The spa also feels high-end without being intimidating—my facialist answered all my questions while providing a calming, nearly ASMR experience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Maritim Marina Bay Resort & Casino, Vlore Located along the picturesque coastline of Vlore, the Maritim Marina Bay Resort & Casino is another high-end escape, this time with panoramic ocean views.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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If the execution is even half as impressive as the concepts, these age‑defying makeovers will stir the competitive waters for Oceania, Viking and other upmarket rivals.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
4 Mar. 2026
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Royal Caribbean is outperforming its peers in one of the hottest sectors of the tourism industry, Liberty said, in part because of its focus on upmarket cruise experiences on mega ships and private island clubs like CocoCay in the Bahamas and Haiti’s Labadee.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Upscale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upscale. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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