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 incident occurred at around 3.20 p.m. local time (3.20 a.m. ET) in the upmarket Haidian district of China’s capital, local police said in a statement.
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Shawn Deng, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
The Financial Times Lex column said upmarket German automakers are having a bad time in China where an ailing property market has curbed spending on top-of-the-range vehicles like the Mercedes S-Class and Maybach.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
There are two on-site shops: the Yazz Boutique featuring fashion and accessories by upmarket Turkish designers, a rich hunting ground for high-end swimwear, and one for everyday essentials, like suncream, toothbrushes and snacks.
—Adrienne Wyper, The Week Uk, theweek, 14 Aug. 2024
But Honda was responsible for signing off on the ride and handling and, as with the more upmarket Acura ZDX, also took charge of the car's UI/UX.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 9 Aug. 2024
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Shawn Deng, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
The Financial Times Lex column said upmarket German automakers are having a bad time in China where an ailing property market has curbed spending on top-of-the-range vehicles like the Mercedes S-Class and Maybach.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
There are two on-site shops: the Yazz Boutique featuring fashion and accessories by upmarket Turkish designers, a rich hunting ground for high-end swimwear, and one for everyday essentials, like suncream, toothbrushes and snacks.
—Adrienne Wyper, The Week Uk, theweek, 14 Aug. 2024
But Honda was responsible for signing off on the ride and handling and, as with the more upmarket Acura ZDX, also took charge of the car's UI/UX.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 9 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upmarket
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Arquette is said to be playing a record label boss, Skarsgard as a fashionable European creative and Mullen as xcx’s personal assistant.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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Zara and Eugenie, who turns 35 later this month, sported coordinating outfits with burgundy hues for the fashionable day out and posed together for a picture.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Inside, details like custom door trim and crown mouldings add elegant touches to the living and family rooms throughout the home.—
Mary Forgione,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The overall effect reminds us of a shibori dye—understated and elegant enough to make the whole room feel slightly more special.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
14 Mar. 2025
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The atmosphere is upscale and inviting, with a great drink selection featuring plenty of bourbons and craft cocktails.—
Jamie Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Essential Baby Tee, now just $19, is the perfect versatile basic to wear with jeans and sneakers for a laidback look (or even layered under a button-down or light cardigan for something more upscale).—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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Erik Kain,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Confessions of a Female Founder will serve as Markle’s second foray into podcasting, after releasing Archetypes via Spotify—the result of an exclusive deal with the music streaming platform reportedly worth $20 million—and her own company Archewell Audio Productions in August 2022.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Upmarket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upmarket. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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