high-end

adjective

ˈhī-ˈend How to pronounce high-end (audio)
Definition of high-endnext
1
as in fashionable
appealing to affluent consumers a high-end haberdashery that serves its clients by appointment only

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2
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 The kitchen and baths are also fitted with marble and high-end fixtures. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Plus, its fleece-like fabric is incredibly cozy but still breathable enough for fall getaways, offering a high-end look for $40. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026 The league, facing the possibility of attendance at a Tottenham game slipping under 60,000 for the first time, recently slashed remaining tickets down to 79 pounds ($105) — its lowest 2026 category — including for some high-end seats. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 In the proxy statement sent out a month later, departing residents were promised five free nights in a suite at one of Dorchester’s other high-end hotels, plus a set of perks. — Noah Shachtman, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-end
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-end
  1. fashionable
  2. expensive
  3. exclusive
  4. valuable
  5. upscale
  6. premium
  7. elegant
  8. costly
Adjective
  • Investors need management teams to make better decisions with shareholder capital, and not just because AI is fashionable.
    — George Achilleos, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • That willingness to pay for something that feels worth the splurge extends beyond a fashionable handbag.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • But manufacturers also sometimes diluted more expensive olive oil and lard with cheap cottonseed oil.
    — Edward D. Melillo, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Paying Ukrainian soldiers is the government’s most essential and expensive task.
    — Dmytro Kuleba, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of expensive
Adjective
  • Gucci is the newest Sentinel Sponsor and exclusive fashion partner for the Albies, joining sponsors Charlotte Tilbury Beauty and Microsoft.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Subscribers who purchase an S2000 standalone unit or any S2000 bundle between 7 and 13 October, 2026 will receive an exclusive reward package comprising a free Car Charger, Waterproof Bag, and 4-Piece Outdoor Gift Pack, valued at A$1,098.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of exclusive
Adjective
  • The other person’s view is not automatically correct, but your reaction to it may contain valuable information.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
  • That could be valuable against aircraft designed to reduce their radar signatures.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of valuable
Adjective
  • As stores were cleared out and inventory marked down, shoppers once again encountered Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus stores stripped of the upscale allure that had defined them.
    — Rachel Felder, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Situated in the upscale Mayfair neighborhood, world-class shopping as well as some of the best museums in London ensure your agenda is always full.
    — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of upscale
Adjective
  • Hawaiian Airlines’ 24 Airbus A330s will each get 22 all-new first-class suites with sliding doors, starting in 2028, and its first-ever premium-economy section, with 28 seats.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The premium hardware and 500D nylon build offer IPX4 splash protection and rugged longevity without relying on the loud, militaristic styling that makes other tactical packs look out of place in a professional office.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of premium
Adjective
  • The iconic Fifth Avenue landmark has been turned into luxury apartments—one of which has been given a local’s elegant touch.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Al Mubarak was an elegant, articulate embodiment of a project many saw as an extension of Abu Dhabi soft power as much as a sheikh’s personal investment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • Their expertise helps prevent costly complications and improves the efficiency of our health-care system.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The fourth concluded with Willis’ second costly lost fumble in two weeks, after Dallas Turner beat Austin Jackson.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of costly

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“High-end.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-end. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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