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 Pinnacle Grill is an upscale steakhouse and is a good spot for families celebrating a special occasion like a birthday.
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Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
An upscale hotel and spa — featuring a juice bar and multiple subterranean pools — is set to open on NE Alberta Street with spa services coming this month and the hotel opening next year.
—Axios Portland, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
Those who maintained their practice managed to do so by moving their goods upmarket and cultivating a more niche and upscale clientele.
—Ruby Justice Thelot, ARTnews.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Where to stay: Stay warm at upscale Whiteface Lodge, nestled between the slopes.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
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Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
An upscale hotel and spa — featuring a juice bar and multiple subterranean pools — is set to open on NE Alberta Street with spa services coming this month and the hotel opening next year.
—Axios Portland, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
Those who maintained their practice managed to do so by moving their goods upmarket and cultivating a more niche and upscale clientele.
—Ruby Justice Thelot, ARTnews.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Where to stay: Stay warm at upscale Whiteface Lodge, nestled between the slopes.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upscale
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This affordable new collection features a range of fashionable and affordable eyewear options inspired by Kittle’s dynamic and bold persona on and off the field.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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It’s lined with a fuzzy wool blend that will keep your feet warm and cozy while commuting to work or window shopping in the cold, and its fluffy sheepskin detailing adds a touch of fashionable flair.Averi Baudler, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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The crowd of songwriters, publishers and other industry members, all garbed in suits and elegant dresses, immediately rose to their feet, clapping and singing along to Owen’s lyrics of flowing rivers, rustic Cajun hideaways and playing baseball with chert rocks.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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The vertical stitching looks clean and elegant, and is meant to prevent wrinkles.Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Nov. 2024
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In an exclusive interview, one of the prosecutors cast doubt on a new piece of potential evidence the brothers have presented in court to challenge their convictions.Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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There’s also the possibility of the opposite, for leagues to sell media packages specifically aimed at exclusive access to fast highlights.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Russia has taken control of that title in recent years, and there aren’t as many high-end Finnish options for international events as there used to be.Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Going into this season, the Gophers’ latest high-end safety product, Tyler Nubin, had joined the New York Giants via the NFL draft, leaving a big hole in the back of the U defense.Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2024
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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.Shawn Deng, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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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
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“Upscale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upscale. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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