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
Lynwood has seen in those developments building of larger more upscale homes, which appeal to families with children, Curry said.
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Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
The lounge, which would provide a more upscale experience than the Pavilion Club, could come with a naming-rights deal and a membership fee for high-level donors.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
To bring back that upscale aesthetic, the Casino Royal will have a dress code that requires jackets for men and elegant dress for women.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
Its upscale itineraries cater to cyclists looking for luxe stays and indulgent meals.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 13 May 2025
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Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
The lounge, which would provide a more upscale experience than the Pavilion Club, could come with a naming-rights deal and a membership fee for high-level donors.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
To bring back that upscale aesthetic, the Casino Royal will have a dress code that requires jackets for men and elegant dress for women.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
Its upscale itineraries cater to cyclists looking for luxe stays and indulgent meals.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upscale
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Enjoy thrilling matches, strawberries and cream, Lanson fizz, fashionable outfits, celebrity spotting, and the all-round fun atmosphere that the tournament brings.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The Flower girls, dressed in bright costumes of fashionable gardening gear and props, danced to popular music.—
Yvette Walker,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
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Old Midleton Distillery, with its elegant stone facade, was originally a woolen mill in the late 18th century.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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This elegant tiered fountain, just minutes off U.S. Highway 17, draws visitors year-round with its photogenic charm and quiet appeal.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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An exclusive circle that includes Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Gary Player, Ben Hogan, and Gene Sarazen.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Beyond the meal, the exclusive Canada High Arctic journey winds through the icy channels of the Northwest Passage, with stops in vibrant Inuit villages, Zodiac cruises past towering glaciers, and encounters with wildlife such as whales and walruses.—
Renée Morrison,
AFAR Media,
5 June 2025
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Burberry will move away from its recent expansion into high-end handbags, which hit a wall by being too pricey.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Despite the support, China missed several key targets from its ten-year plan, including those for aerospace and high-end robots, and fostered unhealthy industrial competition that worsened global trade tensions, according to the European Chamber of Commerce in China.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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The bombing took place in an upmarket residential complex in the capital city, state media outlet TASS reported at the time.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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Meanwhile, sales of Chinese EVs in Europe have accelerated this year, in an overall flat market but in areas which so far won’t threaten the upmarket German brands.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Upscale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upscale. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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