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
The elevated offerings build on the rollout of the upscale Delta One lounges at LAX and JFK in 2024.
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Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
This one-piece in the trendy shade is versatile enough to wear to an upscale dinner or to just walk around a beach town.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
Additional publications emerged to serve this expanding market, including Travel + Leisure (1971), which targets a broad audience of leisure travelers interested in upscale experiences, and Condé Nast Traveler (1987), which focuses on luxury travel and affluent audiences.
—Suzanne Dundas, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Antonio Espaillat is considered a powerful businessman who owns upscale entertainment centers and dozens of local radio stations.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
This one-piece in the trendy shade is versatile enough to wear to an upscale dinner or to just walk around a beach town.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
Additional publications emerged to serve this expanding market, including Travel + Leisure (1971), which targets a broad audience of leisure travelers interested in upscale experiences, and Condé Nast Traveler (1987), which focuses on luxury travel and affluent audiences.
—Suzanne Dundas, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Antonio Espaillat is considered a powerful businessman who owns upscale entertainment centers and dozens of local radio stations.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for upscale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upscale
Adjective
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Massive modern skyscrapers dominate the horizon, complemented by fashionable retail outlets.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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From its round neck and hem to its striped fabric, there are a few things that elevate this Automet top from a basic tee to a fashionable find.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Back in my rooms, I was brought a box of French macarons and a bottle of Greek tentura, a cinnamon liqueur produced in the city of Patras, another elegant presentation of new alongside old, international alongside local.—
Sarah Manguso,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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Plants flower spring through fall in elegant shades of purple, pink, blue, and white.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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Vogue Runway is exclusive to subscribers.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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The kitchen has been updated with granite and includes hidden panels and high-end appliances.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Meanwhile at the other end, Swayman (22 saves) kept the B’s in the game with several high-end saves in the second, including a couple of Buffalo’s power play in the second.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
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The industry's costs ballooned after Covid, as customer tastes changed for more upmarket offerings and international destinations.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Upscale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upscale. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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