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

Buyers considering high-end properties in Vail often weigh proximity to town, access to outdoor activities and views. — Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026

Related Articles Developed in partnership with Grupo Bosque Real, a specialist in high-end developments, the project was unveiled Thursday at an introductory event in Mexico City. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Four or five modern hotel projects are currently in planning or development and there is scope for additional investment in high-end accommodation, leisure activities and services. — Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Now Sipur, whose USP is high-end international co-pros on modest budgets, has opened a London office, a natural step for a company Schenker co-founded with investor Gideon Tadmor seven years ago. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 9 Oct. 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