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Upper East Side

American  

noun

  1. a section of the East Side of New York City, conventionally between 57th Street and 96th Street, known for its affluence.


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The 36 stories of Trump Plaza were lined with balconies, offering would-be residents spectacular views across the Upper East Side.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Born on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Bloom came from money and presented himself to his parents’ wealthy associates as the head of an investment group he founded at Duke University.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

“The Upper East Side is having this great moment,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Tisch also said that officers had found a car in the city's Upper East Side that was tied to the two suspects.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Her accent was prep school, Upper East Side.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin

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