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 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.
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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
By Shoshanna Solomon Contributor Coffee shops in the Ramat Aviv mall in the north of Tel Aviv, an upmarket residential neighborhood, were bustling with the usual activity Wednesday morning.
—Shoshanna Solomon, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2024
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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
By Shoshanna Solomon Contributor Coffee shops in the Ramat Aviv mall in the north of Tel Aviv, an upmarket residential neighborhood, were bustling with the usual activity Wednesday morning.
—Shoshanna Solomon, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upmarket
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These fashionable kicks have removable EVA orthotic inserts and thick, cushioned soles that’ll support your feet on long travel days.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2025
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In the same way that Demi Moore made pregnancy photoshoots fashionable with her iconic 1991 Vanity Fair cover, newer generations of expectant mothers have had their own celebrity trendsetters.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Its classic trim with elegant details on each door can dress up a modern interior or pair with traditional decor to elevate any space.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2025
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Among the standout pieces in the second H&M spring 2025 limited-edition Ramadan collection, semi-shiny satins, jacquards and hammered fabrics add an elegant and luxurious touch.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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But Suarez first started paying closer attention as early as 2007, when Michael’s Genuine opened in the Design District, and 2009, when Mandolin Aegean Bistro joined it on the other side of the soon-to-be upscale neighborhood.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
18 Feb. 2025
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Despite a generally stable market across Chicago, certain upscale neighborhoods like the Gold Coast aren't seeing success in their condo markets.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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In addition to its timeless elegance characteristic of a European chateau, the home is in the exclusive neighborhood of Snedens Landing, which is well known for its rustic seclusion, connection to the arts and proximity to New York City.—
Michael P. McKinney,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Upmarket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upmarket. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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