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

Its combination of performance, technology, and versatility puts it in direct competition with other high-end electric estates, while also carving out its own identity. —Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026

Set within the Stone Manors enclave in Purchase, the home used as Sam Levitt’s residence lines up with the scale of Westchester’s high-end market. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026

Many rooms boast expansive ocean views with floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies along with high-end amenities like Frette linens and complimentary yoga mats. —Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026

The high-end series – which the two companies are co-financing – is intended for a multi-platform global release. —Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 24 Apr. 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