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 investigation centered on the residence of Annoud Ghazzawi, her husband and two children on Escondito Circle, in an upscale Sarasota neighborhood.
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Deena Sabry, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The company also already has plans to significantly expand and enhance the more upscale Grand Canyon Nature Lodge across the street from Marble Canyon Lodge.
—Matt Kirouac, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
Mass-market operators have upscale counterparts, and those tend to be on the smaller side.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
For Starbucks patrons at an upscale mall in Beijing’s central business district – the same complex where the company first opened its doors in China in 1999 – the news doesn’t come as a complete surprise.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
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Deena Sabry, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The company also already has plans to significantly expand and enhance the more upscale Grand Canyon Nature Lodge across the street from Marble Canyon Lodge.
—Matt Kirouac, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
Mass-market operators have upscale counterparts, and those tend to be on the smaller side.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
For Starbucks patrons at an upscale mall in Beijing’s central business district – the same complex where the company first opened its doors in China in 1999 – the news doesn’t come as a complete surprise.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upscale
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Limousines full of fashionable people would pull up to clubs called The Carousel, The Playpen, and The Pussycat Lounge.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Setting the tone for what is sure to be a fashionable affair, the carpet brought out our most sartorial savvy faves across industries for a night celebrating craftsmanship and design.—
Cierra Black,
Refinery29,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Produced from 1996 to 2005, the Neptune is an elegant take on the classic sports watch featuring a slim case and an integrated bracelet with fish scale-like links in honor of the god of the sea.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Paris Hilton looks elegant in a black gown with her signature sparkly touch at the Waldorf Astoria's grand reopening in New York City.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Access expert insights, exclusive content, and a deeper dive into engineering and innovation.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Despite the success, Sony has missed much of this upside due to selling the film’s exclusive rights to Netflix.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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The site’s lighting conditions — soft diffusion during golden hours — are particularly suited for high-end, atmospheric cinematography that might also attract upscale advertising projects.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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From high-end to costume jewelry, here are the best hoop earrings.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
10 Nov. 2025
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Frontier and Spirit have started offering more bundles that include seats and baggage as well as more upmarket offerings like seats with more personal space.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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Where to Go The Madrones & The Brambles Hideaway – Stylish sister properties in Philo with vineyard views and garden paths, plus an upmarket cannabis apothecary.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Upscale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upscale. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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