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 Concord Mills was awarded over $600,000 in a tenant dispute with a high-end footwear retailer just 11 days before the store’s parent company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. — Catherine Muccigrosso july 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026 Some, like the fare World War II soldiers ate, might make your stomach turn, and others, like a look at the high-end cuisine airlines used to serve customers in the golden age of air travel, might thrill you. — Rachel Brodsky, Time, 14 July 2026 Since founding high-end home staging firm Interior Marketing Group (IMG) in 2007, Cheryl Eisen has helped market billions of dollars in residential properties while creating sophisticated interiors that resonate with buyers and homeowners alike. — Ad Pro, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026 While private clubs are becoming common in South Florida, the Delano is trying to create a high-end one that stands out. — Miami Herald, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-end

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These tactics often cater to baddies — Gen Z-speak for any fashionable, confident person — to reach younger, usually female audiences.

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Channel your inner Sporty Spice with preppy tees featuring jersey numbers and rugby stripes, executed with fashionable precision by Versace, Nili Lotan, Staud, and TWP.

— Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 10 July 2026

Definition of fashionable

Adjective

While China has buffered itself from the broader supply shocks, more expensive fuel and commodities could weigh on consumer sentiment and disrupt manufacturing.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Earlier this year, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg broke the county’s record for most expensive home sale with the purchase of an Indian Creek Village waterfront mansion for $170 million.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of expensive

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— Abigail Williams, NBC news, 16 July 2026
Unlike its more exclusive neighbor properties, Daunt’s feels like a warm embrace and a breath of fresh air at the same time.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Definition of exclusive

Adjective

This auction at Sotheby’s set a record for most valuable fossil ever sold.

— Kristi Curry Rogers, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
Grand Slam events have updated commercial regulations to more clearly distinguish athletic equipment from luxury marketing placements, reflecting how valuable athlete visibility has become for fashion brands.

— Nethumi Kannangara, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of valuable

Adjective

TourProdEnter also wired $100,000 in January 2023 to a hair products company of a stylist who owns an upscale salon at the Hilton Bentley in South Beach.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Del Puerto will play Hector, a smart, hard-working, ambitious landscaper working on an upscale property in Frisco, TX.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 July 2026

Definition of upscale

Adjective

This plan offers the shelf-stable convenience of traditional kibble but elevates it with premium ingredients and superior taste.

— Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 8 July 2026
At Yakumi, guests can discover Akune beef, a premium Japanese wagyu known for its fine marbling, tenderness and refined richness.

— Ching Dee, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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