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
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.
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Shoshanna Solomon, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2024
A little further along the waterfront, in upmarket Oriental Bay is Ohtel Wellington, where 10 boutique rooms meld mid-century style with modern comforts.
—Petrina Darrah, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2023
But the Ariya's axles are farther apart, and the inherent packaging properties of an electric powertrain mean that the Ariya's interior volume is closer to Nissan's larger, more upmarket Murano.
—Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 13 Sep. 2023
This week, the upmarket Australian fashion house Zimmerman was bought by the private equity firm Advent in a deal worth $1 billion.
—Ordyn Holman and Elizabeth Paton, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2023
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Shoshanna Solomon, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2024
A little further along the waterfront, in upmarket Oriental Bay is Ohtel Wellington, where 10 boutique rooms meld mid-century style with modern comforts.
—Petrina Darrah, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2023
But the Ariya's axles are farther apart, and the inherent packaging properties of an electric powertrain mean that the Ariya's interior volume is closer to Nissan's larger, more upmarket Murano.
—Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 13 Sep. 2023
This week, the upmarket Australian fashion house Zimmerman was bought by the private equity firm Advent in a deal worth $1 billion.
—Ordyn Holman and Elizabeth Paton, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upmarket
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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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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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The food at the elegant Waterside Restaurant, whose walls, carpets and curtains are appealingly decorated with wavy designs, is top-notch.James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Traditional high tea comes with the requisite scones accompanied by Devonshire cream and elegant mini sandwiches, some filled with truffle cream cheese.Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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These nine new places to eat in Louisville include an upscale steakhouse, a brewery and a barbecue restaurant.Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Pinnacle Grill is an upscale steakhouse and is a good spot for families celebrating a special occasion like a birthday.Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 3 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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“Upmarket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upmarket. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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