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
Harriet’s Hamburgers opened a Commonwealth location in March, while upscale sushi spots Uchi and Uchibā followed.
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Dine in an 18th century town-hall from Ninh Binh, Vietnam, at the hotel’s upscale American Nouveau concept restaurant Tillie’s.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
The bags tend to be upscale, durable, made of the highest quality, lightweight and great-looking.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Many La Jolla restaurants at the time were upscale, with white tablecloths.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for upscale
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Dine in an 18th century town-hall from Ninh Binh, Vietnam, at the hotel’s upscale American Nouveau concept restaurant Tillie’s.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
The bags tend to be upscale, durable, made of the highest quality, lightweight and great-looking.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Many La Jolla restaurants at the time were upscale, with white tablecloths.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upscale
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Earlier this year, the American Podiatric Medical Association, or APMA, gave its official seal of approval to a handful of styles from the brand worn by Oprah, Julia Roberts, and my very fashionable colleagues.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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Best Amazon Outlet Fashion Sales Amazon’s outlet has plenty of fashionable finds on sale this Memorial Day, like these $13 ballet flats that are perfect for year-round wear.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2026
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Michter’s has spent years proving that rye can also be elegant, balanced, and surprisingly approachable, and its latest 10 Year Rye release continues that mission.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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In Palm Beach, Florida, Jelly Roll performs at his Little ASS Shed Tour, while in Los Angeles, Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner look elegant as ever in black and white outfits.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Thankfully for anyone seeking clarity, the Washington Post was able to explain exactly what the president has in mind, and when, after getting an exclusive statement from a Freedom 250 rep.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
30 May 2026
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Officials believe that approach offers better survivability during high-end conflicts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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In Sweden, Russia is targeting the defense industry and high-end research on the country’s most advanced weaponry, such as the Gripen fighter jet, Wedelin said.—
Emma Burrows,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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That’s part of the blend in Little Book The Infinite, an upmarket annual line extension introduced in 2024.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Since then, the company has expanded considerably, introduced many new models, started working with local dealers in the US, and moved a bit upmarket.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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“Upscale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upscale. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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