HIGH-END Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

high-end

adjective

ˈhī-ˈend

Definition of high-end

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 Financial details of the deal were not disclosed but the move reflects One Group’s ambition to consolidate its top position in the luxury and high-end influence market. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026 Labor Day Wi-Fi Router Deals The TP-Link Archer BE550 brings high-end Wi-Fi 7 performance, without the enterprise price tag. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026 According to Das, 40% of the company’s foldable sales are for the new passport-style Galaxy Z Fold 8 device, and 40% of sales are for the high-end Z Fold 8 Ultra. — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026 But a lack of high-end skill, particularly up front, remains the most glaring drawback. — Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-end

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At the fashionable Masel Tov restaurant, a poem by the Jewish wartime hero Hannah Szenes marks a fragment of wall, part of a ghetto where 70,000 Jewish people lived for several weeks between December 1944 and January 1945.

— Lucy Handley, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Noel also praises Liam’s fashionable cool (Stone Island parka, big sunglasses, tambourine as a fascinator) and how much his frontman persona resonated with fans worldwide.

— Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of fashionable

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Many tunnels are faster, safer and much more expensive for migrants who would otherwise face increasingly dangerous mountain and desert routes, experts said.

— Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
This device is undeniably the most capable iPhone ever, as well as the most expensive.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of expensive

Adjective

In an exclusive interview with CNBC, UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti has warned against investor complacency as geopolitical and economic risks rise.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
Jacob Coxon posted a seven-part message on X yesterday – see it below – that racked up nearly 76 million views overnight, a response fueled in part by a Wall Street Journal exclusive interview with the now-former Anthropic employee.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of exclusive

Adjective

And in addition to uncovering valuable data on the business itself, the audit can look into how AI answer engines appear to respond to questions about a category, an industry and competitors.

— Michelle Mekky, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Sustained across multiple member states over time, these attitudes could erode the institutional architecture that makes the EU such a valuable partner.

— JONAS NAHM, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of valuable

Adjective

La Jolla Whether by sea, by air or by upscale shopping street, La Jolla is likely to grab you, especially in fall after the summer tourist legions have retreated.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Turning the park into an upscale golf course will mean costlier fees and a loss of public space, residents worry.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of upscale

Adjective

The Wolves have a starting spot waiting for him and, unlike others, viewed the 23-year-old as a premium talent who could fit alongside the rest of their core, including Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert.

— Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The company, which is based in New York and London, will look to provide institutional capital and media and finance expertise to premium indie film and television projects in the $5-$15M range.

— Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of premium

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Specs AccordionItemContainerButton Upsides AccordionItemContainerButton Downsides Instead of constantly kicking that pile of shoes to the side by your entryway, give them an elegant home with this tilt-out storage cabinet.

— Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2026
The New York Times recently showcased 41 of the greatest Mexican restaurants across the country, from taco trucks to elegant eateries with tasting menus.

— Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of elegant

Adjective

But drops, penalties and turnovers repeatedly stalled FIU’s momentum and ultimately proved too costly to overcome.

— Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026
Turning the park into an upscale golf course will mean costlier fees and a loss of public space, residents worry.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

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