UPSCALE Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

upscale

adjective

ˈəp-ˈskāl

Definition of upscale

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 Refined materials, upscale furnishings, and high-quality finishes give the interior a superyacht-like quality. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2026 Home values near Cheesecake Factory restaurants were about 27% higher than in areas in the same region with similar population density, partly because many of them are located in upscale malls, The Washington Sun found. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026 The upscale Country Club Plaza shopping district always dazzles. — Dashae Engler, Midwest Living, 28 Oct. 2026 The upscale magic venue known as The Hand & The Eye has announced quite the Halloween extravaganza this weekend. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upscale

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Adjective

Headscarves are less conspicuous among women in these fashionable neighborhoods, despite compulsory hijab rules introduced after the revolution established clerical rule.

— CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Known for their 100% cashmere pieces, Guest in Residence ensures fashionable clothing can also be comfortable.

— Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of fashionable

Adjective

However, Lelapo guests are not permitted to walk to Kapano or Dithaba, to maintain the exclusive, adults-only atmosphere.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Louise Fitzhugh‘s celebrated children’s book is getting a graphic novel adaptation next year — and PEOPLE has an exclusive first look.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of exclusive

Adjective

These high-end rentals are geared toward newcomers to Miami looking to test out a neighborhood before buying, retirees looking to downsize from larger single-family homes or people who would rather save the money and invest it, Bell said.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
When this massive brand decides to partner with a high-end bike builder like Rotwild and leap into the consumer electric mountain bike space, the industry is certainly going to jump to attention.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of high-end

Adjective

Sycamore Avenue is the heart of Hollywood’s burgeoning Sycamore District, which includes upmarket boutiques, restaurants and art galleries that have sprung up in the former industrial district.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
From November, shoppers heading to Berlin’s upmarket KaDeWe department store will get more than designer brands and premium beauty products.

— Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of upmarket

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