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
Lucido said the ambush was especially shocking given the quiet, upscale neighborhood where Jawad lives.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Lenovo’s Luna Gray AIO offers a sleek, upscale aesthetic.
—PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
Schumacher, which was founded by Parisian Frederic Schumacher in 1889 and rose to fame during the Gilded Age, opened its doors in Milan’s upscale Brera district on Tuesday.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
The result is a humble deli sandwich with a touch of upscale restaurant elegance.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Lenovo’s Luna Gray AIO offers a sleek, upscale aesthetic.
—PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
Schumacher, which was founded by Parisian Frederic Schumacher in 1889 and rose to fame during the Gilded Age, opened its doors in Milan’s upscale Brera district on Tuesday.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
The result is a humble deli sandwich with a touch of upscale restaurant elegance.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for upscale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upscale
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These jeans are fashionable and comfortable enough to take me from the airport terminal straight to the office.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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Choose between three fashionable colors, or go with the sophisticated floral print.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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And while the color itself is a mix of almond milk and espresso, Steinfeld also opted for an elegant mid-length almond shape, adding a second meaning to the moniker.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
18 Oct. 2025
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This gorgeous 55x21x100-inch arbor is a West Elm best-seller thanks to its elegant design and sturdy wrought iron frame.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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In fact, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid’s camp asked the company about the marker, Gina Lázaro, VP of brand management at Sharpie’s parent company, Newell Brands, told Fortune in an exclusive interview.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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The partnership will also include 50-year exclusive licenses for Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga, which will start at the close of the transaction.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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This model reduces upfront investment and makes high-end simulation accessible to smaller firms that previously couldn’t afford enterprise-scale CAE platforms.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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Treat the prep work as the foundation of every painting project, and your walls will reward you with a smooth, durable, high-end finish that will truly elevate your space.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 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 23 Oct. 2025.
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