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
For Lexus, in attempts to keep up with BMW’s 8-series and the Mercedes-Benz S-class, the LC is just that – another hat in the two-door, upscale, four-seater, convertible ring.
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Marc Grasso, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
The shop is staffed by volunteers selling upscale items such as clothing, accessories, jewelry, furniture, artwork, antiques, collectibles and household items.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
Sylt, Germany July is great for: an upscale seaside spot.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 8 May 2025
There was also a denim line with Marina Rinaldi, the upscale plus-size collection and retailer owned by Max Mara.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2025
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Marc Grasso, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
The shop is staffed by volunteers selling upscale items such as clothing, accessories, jewelry, furniture, artwork, antiques, collectibles and household items.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
Sylt, Germany July is great for: an upscale seaside spot.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 8 May 2025
There was also a denim line with Marina Rinaldi, the upscale plus-size collection and retailer owned by Max Mara.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for upscale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upscale
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Juliet Holy Pointed-Toe Chunky Block Heels Midi dresses and pointed-toe heels are a match made in heaven, as evidenced by Oprah’s fashionable look.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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As the global appeal of Lambrusco has grown, more of Emilia-Romagna’s winemakers have turned their vineyards into fashionable destinations.—
Simon Willis,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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To bring back that upscale aesthetic, the Casino Royal will have a dress code that requires jackets for men and elegant dress for women.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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Just last fall, the actress and entrepreneur launched her second furniture line with CB2, a collection that embodies her elegant style.—
Joyce Chen,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
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The libraries of American Dad!, Bob’s Burgers and Family Guy are also exclusive to Hulu and rack up hundreds of millions of viewing minutes each week.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
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Netflix has over 5,000 movies and 2,500 TV shows available, with a significant number of original and exclusive titles, in the United States.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Once overlooked, these neighborhoods are now seeing their own wave of renovations, teardowns, and high-end new builds.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 May 2025
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These high-end IEMs were not just endorsed by but actively developed and tuned with the help of Alessandro Cortini, guitarist and member of U.S. band Nine Inch Nails.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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If rooting for a major-league team can feel like going to a really upmarket McDonalds, minor-league sports give that beloved local pizza joint.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Mar. 2025
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Armen Sarkisyan died Monday at a Moscow hospital from injuries sustained in an explosion in an upmarket residential complex in the capital city, TASS quoted the medical services as saying.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Upscale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upscale. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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