upscale
Americanadjective
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located at, moving toward, or of or for the upper end of a social or economic scale.
The boutique caters to upscale young career people.
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luxurious, costly, or elegant.
verb (used with object)
noun
adjective
verb
Etymology
Origin of upscale
Example Sentences
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Two witnesses on the Palm -- an upscale, palm tree-shaped residential and leisure development -- heard an explosion and saw smoke rising from a five-star hotel.
From Barron's
It’s a reversal from a decade ago, when many luxury brands wouldn’t sell to Bloomingdale’s because it relied too heavily on discounting and wasn’t considered upscale enough.
Radio airplay, strong word of mouth, glossy production and a slick cover that looked like an upscale fragrance ad helped the record sell a million copies by September 1976.
Some industry players have been cautious about commenting on current trends, as the Chinese New Year, which began on Feb. 17, is a key period for gauging consumer appetite for upscale fashion and accessories.
The service charge is not an out-of-the-ordinary practice, and is common among some upscale restaurants.
From Los Angeles Times
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