Upper East Side

noun

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

Example Sentences

Sachs knew from the beginning that “Peter Hujar’s Day” would be set in Rosenkrantz’s Upper East Side apartment, but the transcript itself doesn’t clarify how long the two were talking on that day.

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As Zohran Mamdani walked the streets of the Upper East Side for a campaign event to greet early voters, he could barely walk a few steps without being stopped by his supporters.

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At a campaign event on the Upper East Side, Mamdani told the BBC how he plans to handle the intense scrutiny if he wins, pointing to the energy behind his candidacy.

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Having lived in Brooklyn on-and-off, I’ve wandered these streets for years, yet every trip is a culinary adventure — from Astoria taquerias with freshly pressed masa to Upper East Side hotels with thoughtful cocktails.

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Just two blocks from Central Park and near the Upper East Side, Park Avenue was somehow quieter than expected after the rush of the day.

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