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
Police found Hurd, 32, dead with multiple stab wounds in her townhome in Charlotte's upscale South Park neighborhood on July 14 of last year while responding to a call for medical assistance that afternoon.
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Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The participating restaurants will include a mix of casual eateries like Hartigan’s Ice Cream Shop and upscale restaurants such as Jilly’s Cafe.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
This is especially the case because the Democrats tend to trend more upscale, and the more upscale voters tend to vote more frequently and pay attention more to politics.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
Gourmet sandwiches and salads meet upscale convenience store in this cute shop.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2025
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Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The participating restaurants will include a mix of casual eateries like Hartigan’s Ice Cream Shop and upscale restaurants such as Jilly’s Cafe.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
This is especially the case because the Democrats tend to trend more upscale, and the more upscale voters tend to vote more frequently and pay attention more to politics.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
Gourmet sandwiches and salads meet upscale convenience store in this cute shop.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upscale
Adjective
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LeBron James is making a fashionable entrance into the world of Barbie.—
David Betancourt,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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When the forecast calls for warm weather and a sprinkle, the lightweight fabric offers protection without compromising on a fashionable, sleek look.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Medium-bodied, there is very good acidity, impressive freshness, and an elegant finish with good persistence.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Palvin, 31, opted for an elegant strapless gown with an asymmetrical ruffled skirt.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Redeem your rewards for exclusive access to premium seating at sporting events, VIP passes to concerts and celebrity meet-and-greets.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the star — who initially found fame as a content creator on the now-shuttered Vine app and later YouTube, and has since taken up professional boxing — speaks candidly about how starring on the Disney Channel affected his career growing up.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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All the back-and-forth surrounding President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs has brought on concerns surrounding rising costs of high-end luxuries and everyday essentials.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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What unites these objects, which range from the humble to the humorous, and the extremely high-end?—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 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 19 Apr. 2025.
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