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 vehicle, now confirmed as the Kosmera Nebula 1, signals the appliance maker’s serious ambitions beyond household tech and into high-end mobility. —Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026

Expect high-end steaks and seafood, seasonal produce and a wine list with a global point of view. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026

The biggest difference is that on the VSOE, the Historic Cabins don’t have a shower, whereas on the LDVOE, even the entry-level cabins have a full bathroom with a shower and high-end bath products. —Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026

Nelson says this shift is taking place as the wealthy own more high-end properties in different parts of the world. —Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 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