1
as in fashionable
appealing to affluent consumers
a high-end haberdashery that serves its clients by appointment only
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as in expensive
commanding a large price
high-end digital cameras intended for professionals and serious amateurs
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Recent Examples of high-end
Despite its modern appearance, high-end technology and plush interior, the EQS 400 4Matic has a small, thin shifter.
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James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Apple’s online store wasn’t accepting orders for some high-end configurations of Mac Studio and Mac mini.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
The highest earners also spend a disproportionately large share of their consumption on luxury goods, high-end restaurants and entertainment relative to any other group.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Saatva has made a name for itself as a leader in prioritizing eco-conscious and high-end materials, including organic cotton and recycled steel coils and polyester.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
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James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Apple’s online store wasn’t accepting orders for some high-end configurations of Mac Studio and Mac mini.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
The highest earners also spend a disproportionately large share of their consumption on luxury goods, high-end restaurants and entertainment relative to any other group.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Saatva has made a name for itself as a leader in prioritizing eco-conscious and high-end materials, including organic cotton and recycled steel coils and polyester.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-end
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Massive modern skyscrapers dominate the horizon, complemented by fashionable retail outlets.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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From its round neck and hem to its striped fabric, there are a few things that elevate this Automet top from a basic tee to a fashionable find.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
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Easily the riskiest entry of the year so far, this expensive — $200 million but who’s counting — Amazon MGM Studios gamble, powered by Ryan Gosling’s star turn as a lonely astronaut, has made $573 million globally, justifying its steep costs.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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The music power couple paid nearly $200 million for a Malibu residence designed by Tadao Ando, marking the most expensive home ever sold in California up until that point (the following year, another mansion changed hands for $210 million, a record that still holds).—
Joyce Chen,
Architectural Digest,
2 May 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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Vogue Runway is exclusive to subscribers.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
2 May 2026
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In other security news, OpenAI is ditching passwords in favor of hardware security keys, which is a welcome change considering how valuable ChatGPT accounts can be, especially for those willing to shell out money for pro-level accounts.—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2026
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The non-profit, Kids First Chicago, told CBS News Chicago that parents also expressed concern over the loss of valuable learning time.—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The upscale fast-casual culinary temple from Gwyneth Paltrow and Kim Floresca, her VP of Culinary, debuted in Los Angeles in 2021.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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The slain woman, 27-year-old Kamonnan Thiamphanit, was found in her apartment in an upscale neighborhood near Hyde Park in London on April 8, 2024, according to The Times, the BBC and Sky News.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Our expert take The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is a premium credit card with a myriad of benefits and a lower annual fee than other high-end cards with similar features.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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That’s the case where the 49ers are concerned and their spotty record under coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch in identifying premium talent in the first two rounds.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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Back in my rooms, I was brought a box of French macarons and a bottle of Greek tentura, a cinnamon liqueur produced in the city of Patras, another elegant presentation of new alongside old, international alongside local.—
Sarah Manguso,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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Plants flower spring through fall in elegant shades of purple, pink, blue, and white.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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Flights canceled, costlier airplane tickets and baggage fees.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Heavy encrustations of golden mussels have blocked pipes in municipal and industrial water intakes, which has necessitated costly biofouling removal.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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“High-end.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-end. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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