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
Where to stay: Stay warm at upscale Whiteface Lodge, nestled between the slopes.
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Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
But Santa Monica’s long-standing renown has turned it into a new magnet for upscale hospitality developers.
—Chadner Navarro, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
Inside, modern Scandinavian design feels like an upscale hotel, complete with an indoor/outdoor induction cooktop, full size refrigerator, and bathroom walls that can be changed from opaque to transparent for a feeling of more space.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
The actor spent $1.99 million on a two-story mansion in Tarzana, California, in the upscale, private Mulholland Park neighborhood.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2024
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Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
But Santa Monica’s long-standing renown has turned it into a new magnet for upscale hospitality developers.
—Chadner Navarro, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
Inside, modern Scandinavian design feels like an upscale hotel, complete with an indoor/outdoor induction cooktop, full size refrigerator, and bathroom walls that can be changed from opaque to transparent for a feeling of more space.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
The actor spent $1.99 million on a two-story mansion in Tarzana, California, in the upscale, private Mulholland Park neighborhood.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upscale
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New Balance has had a dramatic shift in image, from being famously seen as uncool to becoming very fashionable in recent years.Ayesha Javed, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
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Juicy Couture winter jacket: $39.99 This beautiful Juicy Couture winter jacket can keep your child warm and fashionable on the playground.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 2 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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Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent can turn any living space into an elegant oasis — even if it’s decorated with Legos.Clara McMahon, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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China sent a message to former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris on Election Day, in an exclusive statement shared with Newsweek.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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As the rapper turned 50, the newlyweds gave Entertainment Tonight the exclusive into his gold celebration in Las Vegas.Mya Abraham, VIBE.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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The decrease is attributed to weaker performance across the aesthetics and high-end retail industries.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 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 21 Nov. 2024.
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