as in fashionable
appealing to affluent consumers
an upmarket restaurant that is quite pricey but also quite good
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Recent Examples of upmarket
The deep sense of Sweden’s hallmark design here isn’t the only attraction, with the property centrally located in Östermalm, one of the city’s most stylish neighborhoods known for its restaurants, bars, and upmarket boutiques.
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Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
The industry's costs ballooned after Covid, as customer tastes changed for more upmarket offerings and international destinations.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Steak, yes, but wagyu rendered as upmarket steak frites.
—Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Apr. 2026
Both companies offer upmarket products that are slightly more insulated from pricing pain.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
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Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
The industry's costs ballooned after Covid, as customer tastes changed for more upmarket offerings and international destinations.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Steak, yes, but wagyu rendered as upmarket steak frites.
—Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Apr. 2026
Both companies offer upmarket products that are slightly more insulated from pricing pain.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for upmarket
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upmarket
Adjective
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The famous and the fashionable, heads of state, royalty, film stars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Thankfully, Amazon is a gold mine for fashionable warm-weather tops, and several are already on sale ahead of Memorial Day weekend.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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The wrap-style ruffle hemline adds elegant volume and dimension to its skirt.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Brugal French 88 Made by Jassil Villanueva Quintana, the world’s youngest and fifth generation rum master, Brugal Rum is rooted in Dominican heritage, perfect for this tropical yet elegant cocktail.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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That's about as touching as a Mother's Day visit to an upscale steakhouse gets.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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There's also a really classic Polish restaurant—like an upscale restaurant that's so, so fancy.—
Bridget Knowles,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Join our exclusive webinar on May 28, featuring tech leaders from Orange, Mars, Reckitt, and Saint-Gobain.—
Darlene Superville,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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Guests of the hotel will also have exclusive access to a fitness center, the entrance of which is next to the spa.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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“Upmarket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upmarket. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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