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
In many eyes, the Atlas has simply become more like its sister SUV, the Audi Q7, which is supposed to be the more upmarket model.
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New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
The upmarket, independent brand has cultivated a network of inns throughout rural China, and now counts 18 properties across Yunnan, Tibet, and Sichuan among its collection.
—Adam H. Graham, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
If the execution is even half as impressive as the concepts, these age‑defying makeovers will stir the competitive waters for Oceania, Viking and other upmarket rivals.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Jeffrey’s, an upmarket steakhouse, was opened in 1975 by partners Ron and Peggy Weiss and Jeff Weinberger, who hoped to bring a café to the beloved historic neighborhood of Clarksville.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
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New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
The upmarket, independent brand has cultivated a network of inns throughout rural China, and now counts 18 properties across Yunnan, Tibet, and Sichuan among its collection.
—Adam H. Graham, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
If the execution is even half as impressive as the concepts, these age‑defying makeovers will stir the competitive waters for Oceania, Viking and other upmarket rivals.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Jeffrey’s, an upmarket steakhouse, was opened in 1975 by partners Ron and Peggy Weiss and Jeff Weinberger, who hoped to bring a café to the beloved historic neighborhood of Clarksville.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upmarket
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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The upscale fast-casual culinary temple from Gwyneth Paltrow and Kim Floresca, her VP of Culinary, debuted in Los Angeles in 2021.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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The slain woman, 27-year-old Kamonnan Thiamphanit, was found in her apartment in an upscale neighborhood near Hyde Park in London on April 8, 2024, according to The Times, the BBC and Sky News.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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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
Cite this Entry
“Upmarket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upmarket. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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