upscale
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Sales from more upscale brands such as Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar and the Capital Grille have also grown, though at a slower pace.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
In Beirut, strikes this week have largely targeted the Dahieh area, but one early on Wednesday hit a hotel in an upscale suburb in the east of the city.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
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 • Feb. 28, 2026
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.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 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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