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 His elite speed and puck-carrying ability are indispensable to the team — the Stars looked lost at five-on-five in the playoffs without him — and his defensive game is high-end and underrated. — Harman Dayal, New York Times, 28 July 2026 The brand is renowned for inventing the luxury SUV category in the 1970s with its original boxy, elevated, high-end off-roader. — New Atlas, 27 July 2026 The strength in the sector continues to be a shining light, one that is helping high-end maisons and their conglomerates buck a sluggish luxury market as demand for jewelry continues to rise. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 July 2026 Mensah won an Atlantic Coast Conference championship at Duke and, like Ward and Beck before him, is viewed as a potential high-end NFL draft prospect. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 July 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
  • Over the decades, the principessa cake in particular has cultivated a devout — and fashionable — following.
    — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • All of these newly fashionable hybrid shows campaigned for the Emmys as comedies.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • The purchase set the record for the most expensive home ever sold in Miami-Dade County.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • European consumers have lagged behind the rest of the world in adopting AC, due to high energy costs, expensive installation fees and restrictions on retrofitting the continent’s older buildings.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of expensive
Adjective
  • The story may have been embellished by early biographers, but records show that Brunelleschi eventually gained recognition as the exclusive inventor and director of the dome.
    — Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
  • In exclusive conversations with Vanity Fair, key creatives behind the film and recording of the soundtrack say that maybe—just maybe—there’s hope for the album’s release after all.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026
Definition of exclusive
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  • The now-defunct Broward airline has chosen a lead bidder in the auction of its former corporate headquarters in Dania Beach, among its most valuable assets.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • Shares rose 470% on their first day, making the chipmaker the most valuable company listed in mainland China.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Definition of valuable
Adjective
  • There’s also an swanky Indian restaurant, Indian Accent, for authentic upscale dishes and an extensive global wine list.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Materials are suitably upscale, the design is calm and the front seats are not uncomfortable.
    — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of upscale
Adjective
  • Berto Industria Tessile, which specializes in premium denim for fashion, accessories and furniture and has a bespoke arm for one-of-a-kind fabrics, has played a key role in adapting the fiber for use in denim.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
  • As with The Odyssey, Imax and premium-format screens will make up significant chunks of both films’ theatrical totals.
    — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 30 July 2026
Definition of premium
Adjective
  • Barbie’s hair choices, too, are ever so composed and elegant.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
  • All drinks are presented with an elegant touch that makes the experience feel special every time.
    — USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • Utility costs are climbing nationwide as demand surges to feed energy-hungry data centers, and climate change spurs costly upgrades.
    — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Li also pushes back on the idea that greener always means costlier.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 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 6 Aug. 2026.

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