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upscale

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
















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In 2016, the city asked developers to propose building affordable housing on the city-owned parking lot in Venice, a once-working class community now home to multimillion-dollar homes and upscale restaurants.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Once associated with French bistros, upscale chicken dishes have spread across cuisines—and prices have followed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Victims alerted authorities after spotting her working openly as a hairdresser in an upscale neighborhood in central Damascus, where she posted photos of her hairstyles online.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

It has also rolled out new sections for upscale baby products at around 200 stores, as well as a “concierge” service for parents seeking specific advice.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 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




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