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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Two men are in custody in connection with a string of high-end residential burglaries in Weston that investigators say are part of an organized South American theft group targeting wealthy communities across the country. Abby Dodge, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026 Jeni's has long been known for its high-end ice cream treats and experimental flavors. Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026 Buffalo is stocked with high-end draft picks. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026 This design-forward district blends high-end shopping with dynamic culinary experiences, art installations, gathering spaces, events, and more. Ellie Nan Storck, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 2026.

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