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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Shower Heads Even the most high-end shower heads are not immune to ugly mineral deposits and limescale buildup that can clog the holes. Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026 Her Sharon Coombs is a high-end insurance broker who hawks pricey policies to wealthy clients, sugaring her pitch with a hint of seduction. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026 Also in the mix is Sharon Coombs (Halle Berry), a successful executive with a high-end insurance outfit. Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026 That’s the majority of the company’s personal styling suites located inside high-end resorts. Saleen Martin, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-end

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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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 16 Feb. 2026.

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