Synonyms of high-endnext
1
: upscale
high-end boutiques
2
: of superior quality or sophistication and usually high in price
high-end cameras

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
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The renovation introduced a sweeping circular bar and revived the former Georgian dining room as The George, a high-end brasserie. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026 The home guru’s high-end furnishings and decor, such as modern area rugs, rustic armchairs, and console tables, are discounted, along with charming bed upgrades. Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026 The high-end fashion house, which includes the brands Cartier and Chloé, posted a strong set of full-year sales and the launch of a new buyback programme. Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 22 May 2026 Prosecutors allege Delgado used other people’s money to live a high life — traveling in private jets, driving Lamborghinis and buying flashy watches and jewelry and high-end homes. Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-end

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of high-end was in 1956

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“High-end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-end. Accessed 27 May. 2026.

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