upscale

adjective

ˈəp-ˈskāl How to pronounce upscale (audio)
Definition of upscalenext
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 The large-scale installation, titled Mexico City Slides (2026), features four spiral slides integrated into Antara, an upscale open-air shopping mall that houses retail, dining, entertainment, offices and public space. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2026 In a surprise move, the American Film Market, traditional home to mainstream cinema in all its schlocky glory, is going upscale arthouse. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026 Some of Burgum’s meetings have been previously unreported, including a June 2025 dinner with a high-ranking United Arab Emirates delegation in the wine room of the upscale Italian restaurant Cafe Milano in Washington’s Georgetown neighborhood. — Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 6 Nov. 2026 On June 13, 1998, two young men broke into a Southern California restaurant owner’s upscale home on the orders of a local poker club owner. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upscale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upscale
  1. fashionable
  2. elegant
  3. exclusive
  4. high-end
  5. upmarket
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
  • The result feels less like a reinvention and more like a continuation—a thoughtful, elegant bridge between old and new.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • But a mysterious man, an eccentric boss, and an otherworldly, elegant hotel lead to a resolution.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of elegant
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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“Upscale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upscale. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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