Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for upscale. Search instead for subscale.
Definitions

upscale

[uhp-skeyl, uhp-skeyl, uhp-skeyl] / ˈʌpˈskeɪl, ʌpˈskeɪl, ˈʌpˌskeɪl /
















Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Since the pandemic, several new or revamped lodgings have boosted glamping and other upscale elements in a territory once better known for old cabins.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

The common denominator for all of the editions is audiences who are more upscale and better educated than the average TV viewer, he added.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

Courts have also opened at upscale malls, including two in the L.A. area.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Witnesses said men dressed like police officers entered the home Macías had rented in an upscale neighbourhood in the town of Olón, on Ecuador's Pacific coast.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

It was a lot bigger than I’d realized—four stories tall, sky blue with white trim, like an upscale seaside resort.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan

Granted, this upscaled, agreeably rangy treatment of an adventure storyline that wouldn’t have been out of place on the show could have attempted more.

From Los Angeles Times May 19, 2026

The puppets are made from upscaled and recyclable materials – primarily cardboard and plywood – with a focus on biodegradable and organic materials.

From BBC Jun. 27, 2025

"At the end of the day, they need to be upscaled, so they can be used by more people."

From Science Daily Oct. 26, 2023

Cyberpunk 2077 at upscaled 1024 x 768, FSR on For some game developers, this might be the more attractive use case, particularly since I actually saw a slight performance hit with FSR at 4K.

From The Verge Mar. 3, 2022

The bigger question, propelling this feisty, funny and poignant comedy-drama arriving Friday, is how much its setting — Boyle Heights, Los Angeles — can be upscaled and “discovered” until it is no longer Boyle Heights.

From New York Times Feb. 20, 2020

For others, such as Leeds United in northern England and Spanish team Getafe, upscaling is essential to stay competitive in major leagues where player transfer fees and salaries are huge.

From Barron's Mar. 11, 2026

However, this upscaling only underscores the shortcomings of these images, leaving us not in awe of the heavens but adrift in the void.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 31, 2025

It made a big deal of PC-exclusive features including unlocked frame rates, upscaling tech and support for ultrawide displays seen as an advantage souped-up gaming rigs.

From BBC May 31, 2024

These findings provide strong evidence for integrating and upscaling nature-based components into coastal defenses, but the team advised doing so with caution.

From Science Daily Apr. 9, 2024

Making “Revanchist,” he returned to old project files dating back to 2014, rummaging through unfinished ideas and upscaling the freshest ones.

From New York Times Oct. 23, 2023




Vocabulary lists containing upscale


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 12,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training