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
For high-end, book Jing, the fine dining restaurant with a warren of dreamy, pastel private dining rooms.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
Seventeen stops is pushing the capabilities of high-end cinema cameras.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
Orphan Barrel is Diageo’s high-end lineup of rare whiskies and whiskeys, sourced from its various distilleries around the world.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
With Beulah Jackson by her side, Beth strides into the Chicago offices of Zane Nash (Marlon Young), the head honcho of a string of high-end steakhouses.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 12 June 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
Seventeen stops is pushing the capabilities of high-end cinema cameras.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
Orphan Barrel is Diageo’s high-end lineup of rare whiskies and whiskeys, sourced from its various distilleries around the world.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
With Beulah Jackson by her side, Beth strides into the Chicago offices of Zane Nash (Marlon Young), the head honcho of a string of high-end steakhouses.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-end
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Chanel hosted a fashionable crowd Monday night in New York for its 19th annual Tribeca Festival artists dinner with plenty of reasons to raise a glass.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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This lightweight hat will protect you from UV rays while making a chic, fashionable statement.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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Housing is too expensive, gas is at $5 a gallon, and student debt is crushing an entire generation of young people.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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Disruption of transit through the strait has crimped global energy supplies, driven up fuel prices and made food and other basics more expensive well beyond the region.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 June 2026
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The gallery is now the exclusive partner of the Consejo Leonora Carrington in France and rossogranada, giving its global network—with locations in Paris, London, Shanghai, New York, and Brussels—access to the fantastical paintings and sculptures that cemented her place in the Surrealist canon.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
13 June 2026
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It hones in on where iPhones were available upon their launch between 2007 and 2011, when AT&T was the exclusive carrier for the smartphone.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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The company has ballooned into one of the most valuable private companies on the planet, reaching a valuation of $850 billion earlier this year.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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Powered entirely by sunlight, the system simultaneously transforms carbon dioxide into a valuable chemical while converting biomass waste into the essential building blocks for sustainable plastics.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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Currently, Bayfront houses a B&B Italia SpA, an upscale furniture store, Port Royal Jewelers, Lovejoy Antiques, Tavern on the Bay sports bar and grill, and Kerico Mexican among the retailers and restaurants.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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For a romantic mood, the upscale Mamma Mia is set within a historic townhouse with popular choices such as osso buco.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The Best Overproof Rums Of 2026 Once seen as tools for bartenders, premium overproof rums have won a devoted following among drinkers who crave their intensity and concentrated flavor.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Elsewhere, the formal dining room features parquet flooring and an integrated wet bar, while the kitchen is outfitted with premium appliances, including a Salamandar broiler and a Traulsen double-glass refrigerator, and a marble island with seating.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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Attendees marked the historic occasion dressed in traditional barongs — formalwear finely woven from piña, or pineapple fibers — as well as elegant Filipiniana outfits and ternos, the traditional formal gowns instantly recognizable by their structured butterfly sleeves.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Stay at Lucknam Park, an elegant country retreat near Bath.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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And this isn’t just a problem for homeowners – costly insurance also affects renters and affordable housing providers, as landlords pass on costs to tenants, defer maintenance, postpone new building or face financial distress.—
The Conversation,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Taking the time to understand the details now can help prevent costly surprises if your central air conditioning system needs repairs or replacement later.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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“High-end.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-end. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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