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 backstory 2022 saw the beginnings of the Wake hospitality group with the opening of Wake Living, an upscale apartment-style accommodation down the hill in El Poblado.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
The upscale department store has been adding luxury and premium brands, elevating service and capturing greater market share.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Salina is known for colorful buildings and lush vineyards, Stromboli for its active volcano and lava eruptions, and Panarea for its upscale restaurants and yachting crowd.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Show Pony closed to public Show Pony, the upscale restaurant attached to Origin Hotel, is closed to the public through July 19 during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
—Ian Cummings, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
The upscale department store has been adding luxury and premium brands, elevating service and capturing greater market share.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Salina is known for colorful buildings and lush vineyards, Stromboli for its active volcano and lava eruptions, and Panarea for its upscale restaurants and yachting crowd.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Show Pony closed to public Show Pony, the upscale restaurant attached to Origin Hotel, is closed to the public through July 19 during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
—Ian Cummings, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upscale
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To truly put your most fashionable foot forward, spring for the splurge-worthy Rag & Bone Emilee Ballet Sneakers—the on-trend sneakerinas are now over $100 off.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
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This is an island that attracts a fashionable globetrotting crowd, and loyal St Regis fans—arguably one in the same.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 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 5 Jun. 2026.
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