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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This reversible option is no exception, with its appealing yellow color and elegant floral pattern.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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With refined decor and an intimate residential ambience, guests will feel like locals checking into an elegant Manhattan townhouse—without sacrificing the white-glove service and amenities of a five-star hotel, of course.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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On April 13, a Utah State Court ordered the child to be returned to LB and granted LB exclusive custody.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Looking ahead, Manning and Moore feel like safe evaluations, while Sellers has high-end traits across the board but needs refinement.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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That’s high-end skill and speed.—
Stephen Conroy,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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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Steak, yes, but wagyu rendered as upmarket steak frites.—
Mike Sutter,
San Antonio Express-News,
22 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Upscale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upscale. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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