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 upscale Red Horse Market, located in the ultra-wealthy enclave of East Hampton, New York, is now charging even more for the luxury item.
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Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
Bull Guard Crossbody Leather Phone Purse This upscale leather crossbody will add a vibrant pop of color to your travel wardrobe while offering stealthy anti-theft features.
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Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Metallic letters from an upscale beauty salon were hanging by wires over windows with the glass blown out.
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Jane Arraf,
NPR,
23 June 2026
The celeb family had dinner together at upscale Italian restaurant Loulou, per Daily Mail.
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Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for upscale
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
Bull Guard Crossbody Leather Phone Purse This upscale leather crossbody will add a vibrant pop of color to your travel wardrobe while offering stealthy anti-theft features.
—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Metallic letters from an upscale beauty salon were hanging by wires over windows with the glass blown out.
—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
23 June 2026
The celeb family had dinner together at upscale Italian restaurant Loulou, per Daily Mail.
—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for upscale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upscale
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Cool, fashionable girls are wearing track pants this season.
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The easiest way to make a jersey feel fashionable is by paying attention to proportions.
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Evening dining features an elegant dress code, with the exception of the casual lobster bake held on Fridays.
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These summer-flowering bulbs produce elegant, tall spikes of flowers that contrast well with the more traditional bloom shapes of dahlias.
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Miniso aims to bring the element of surprise to each visit, according to its website, combining new arrivals with seasonal good and exclusive collaborations.
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Mumbai, India — Burning sandalwood thickens the air in a room that’s so exclusive only a vanishingly small number of people are allowed to enter.
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Shares of South Korea's major department-store operators have also rallied alongside growing expectations that high-end consumption will strengthen.
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Mixing furniture styles and adding vintage pieces creates a more dynamic and high-end look.
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The small gear selector feels disappointingly flimsy considering the otherwise upmarket presentation.
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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.
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“Upscale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upscale. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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