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
Chefs Emily Brubaker — who recently won the Yes, Chef! television cooking competition hosted by Martha Stewart and José Andrés — and Cameron Dixon lead an all-star kitchen staff at the resort steak house and upscale VUE restaurant.
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Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Shoppers purchase groceries at the upscale LuLu Hypermarket located in the Lulu International Shopping Mall in Kerala, India, on May 25, 2022.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
For elevated desert glamping, Ulum, an upscale spin-off from the Under Canvas brand, offers safari-style tents with king beds, en suite bathrooms, private decks, and rain showers set on 200 acres of private land bordered by parkland (it was named one of the best new hotels of 2024 by Afar).
—AFAR Media, 5 Aug. 2025
The offspring were given the reins and instructed to turn it into an upscale RV and glamping resort.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Shoppers purchase groceries at the upscale LuLu Hypermarket located in the Lulu International Shopping Mall in Kerala, India, on May 25, 2022.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
For elevated desert glamping, Ulum, an upscale spin-off from the Under Canvas brand, offers safari-style tents with king beds, en suite bathrooms, private decks, and rain showers set on 200 acres of private land bordered by parkland (it was named one of the best new hotels of 2024 by Afar).
—AFAR Media, 5 Aug. 2025
The offspring were given the reins and instructed to turn it into an upscale RV and glamping resort.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upscale
Adjective
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The chic pants can be paired with a simple black sweater and sneakers for a fashionable, on-the-go look that will effortlessly transition from the airplane to sightseeing without having to make a pitstop to change.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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Caddis reading glasses stand out for their bold, fashionable frames and high-quality lens technology.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Suddenly, a classic white T-shirt and jeans combo has become dynamic, interesting, and highly elegant.—
Paulina Berges,
Glamour,
16 Aug. 2025
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The car’s elegant and understated design, creampuff ride, and regal comportment of occupants was—and remains— the reward of the Corniche experience.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Get best-in-class reporting and exclusive subscriber content that's too important to ignore.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
16 Aug. 2025
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The family was welcomed by staff and presented with an exclusive prize package including a complimentary membership to the Science Center, officials said.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That's when front offices start looking at teams like the Giants, who have a veteran starter, a seasoned backup with plenty of starting experience, and a high-end draft pick at the position.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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The publishing board sold and vacated its longtime headquarters at the historic Morris Building in downtown Nashville, which is now under renovation to become a high-end hotel and speakeasy.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The bombing took place in an upmarket residential complex in the capital city, Russian state media outlet TASS reported at the time.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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The bombing took place in an upmarket residential complex in the capital city, state media outlet TASS reported at the time.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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“Upscale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upscale. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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