high-end

adjective

ˈhī-ˈend 

1

: upscale

high-end boutiques

2

: of superior quality or sophistication and usually high in price

high-end cameras

Synonyms of high-end

• fashionable
• exclusive
• upscale
• elegant
• expensive
• luxurious
• upmarket

Examples of high-end in a Sentence

a high-end haberdashery that serves its clients by appointment only

high-end digital cameras intended for professionals and serious amateurs

Recent Examples on the Web

The system still lacks high-end talent, which should remain a focus for Drury and director of amateur scouting John Lilley. — Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Budget-friendly school pocket charts range in price from $15-$25, while midrange school pocket charts cost $25-$50 and high-end school pocket charts go for $50-$70. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 July 2026

For this bestseller, imagine strolling into a high-end members’ club, with intoxicating incense drawing you through the door. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 21 July 2026

Pair with ultraplush towels and your red-light therapy mask to complete the high-end hotel vibe. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 20 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for high-end

• amend
• append
• ascend
• attend
• backend
• befriend
• boyfriend
• commend
• compend
• contend
• defend
• depend