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
What’s On the Menu The Official Kentucky Derby 151 On-Track Food Menu delivers a mix of Southern staples and polished showstoppers—dishes that are comforting, upscale, and built to last through long race-day service.
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Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Photo: Dominique Ricci While Quinta da Comporta offers a serene and nature-centric retreat, Sublime Comporta brings a more upscale, contemporary experience to the region.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
Many upscale hotels, seeking to lure travelers fond of cruising, stepping out or joyriding, are increasingly offering fine sets of wheels to guests booking certain packages.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The dinner is on the upscale end of a wide variety of events being held to celebrate April 20.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
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Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Photo: Dominique Ricci While Quinta da Comporta offers a serene and nature-centric retreat, Sublime Comporta brings a more upscale, contemporary experience to the region.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
Many upscale hotels, seeking to lure travelers fond of cruising, stepping out or joyriding, are increasingly offering fine sets of wheels to guests booking certain packages.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The dinner is on the upscale end of a wide variety of events being held to celebrate April 20.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upscale
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Lululemon Scuba Oversized Half-zip Hoodie $118 $89 at Lululemon Lululemon excels at crafting fashionable yet functional activewear, and its uber-popular Scuba Hoodies are a testament to that.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2025
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Hands in the dirt or not, one thing is always guaranteed — Martha Stewart is going to be looking fashionable.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The food, elegant and plated with conviction, has shades of both French and Italian influences, and the wine list is among the best in the Queen City.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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With elegant interiors, a stunning outdoor patio, and a nod to the artistic and culinary traditions of the Côte d'Azur, Claudie invites guests to indulge in the magic of the South of France with every visit.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The menu arrives at Shake Shack restaurants on May 2, but customers can get exclusive early access via the Shack App starting April 29.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The exclusive club also includes some relatively surprising members, such as Mark Whiten and Scooter Gennett.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 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 11 May. 2025.
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