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upscale

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
















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The new model was flashy, black-light entertainment with thumping music, huge video screens, arcade games and claw machines, along with upscale food and drink at double or triple the prices of standard bowling-alley fare.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2026

There's a different kind of depth to the darkness at nighttime in the upscale Catalina Foothills neighbourhood of Tucson, Arizona.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

The sources say recessions and stock market declines may limit how many new residents enter since those events may affect people’s ability to pay for these upscale consumer products.

From Barron's • Jun. 20, 2026

Las Vegas has transformed into an upscale, event-driven destination, with hotel rates rising faster than any other major U.S. market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Some find the salaries and perks compensating; the developments that cater to them come with big houses, schools with top SAT scores, parks for youth sports, and upscale shopping strips.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times




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