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
Here’s a taste of what landed in today’s edition, from a beloved barbecue spot closing after nearly a decade to a Michelin Bib Gourmand chef that’s part of a new upscale Indian restaurant in South End.
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Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Robb Report got an exclusive first look at 44 West 8th Street, a new luxury condo coming to Greenwich Village that will bring just five residences to the upscale Manhattan neighborhood.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 June 2026
For a more upscale experience, the railroad also offers first-class lunch and dinner service, both with multi-course meals served during the ride.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
The 9,000 square feet were supposed to be home to an upscale restaurant called Golden Oak developed by venue hospitality company Oak View Group, which moved its headquarters to Denver in 2023.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Robb Report got an exclusive first look at 44 West 8th Street, a new luxury condo coming to Greenwich Village that will bring just five residences to the upscale Manhattan neighborhood.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 June 2026
For a more upscale experience, the railroad also offers first-class lunch and dinner service, both with multi-course meals served during the ride.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
The 9,000 square feet were supposed to be home to an upscale restaurant called Golden Oak developed by venue hospitality company Oak View Group, which moved its headquarters to Denver in 2023.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upscale
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Chanel hosted a fashionable crowd Monday night in New York for its 19th annual Tribeca Festival artists dinner with plenty of reasons to raise a glass.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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This lightweight hat will protect you from UV rays while making a chic, fashionable statement.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Attendees marked the historic occasion dressed in traditional barongs — formalwear finely woven from piña, or pineapple fibers — as well as elegant Filipiniana outfits and ternos, the traditional formal gowns instantly recognizable by their structured butterfly sleeves.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Stay at Lucknam Park, an elegant country retreat near Bath.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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The gallery is now the exclusive partner of the Consejo Leonora Carrington in France and rossogranada, giving its global network—with locations in Paris, London, Shanghai, New York, and Brussels—access to the fantastical paintings and sculptures that cemented her place in the Surrealist canon.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
13 June 2026
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It hones in on where iPhones were available upon their launch between 2007 and 2011, when AT&T was the exclusive carrier for the smartphone.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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The experiential component of PGATSS simulator showrooms enables customers to demo and compare residential, outdoor, and commercial systems — from high-end setups with premium launch monitors, enclosures, and projectors to entry-level options with little more than a net and mat.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Simultaneously, interest in first-class plane tickets and high-end watches has also ticked higher in California and around Austin.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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The small gear selector feels disappointingly flimsy considering the otherwise upmarket presentation.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Ralph Lauren continues to execute well on its elevation strategy, moving upmarket, reducing wholesale dependence, and growing its direct-to-consumer business.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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“Upscale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upscale. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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