1
: upscale
high-end boutiques
2
: of superior quality or sophistication and usually high in price
high-end cameras

Examples of high-end in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Online orders accounted for 42% of the mainland’s total high-end market revenue last year, according to consultancy Yaok Group. Bloomberg, Fortune Asia, 17 Apr. 2024 So this notion led to high-end designers Loewe, Gucci, Dion Lee, and countless others ranging from Off-White to Rhude were being worn by the core friend group on the show. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 17 Apr. 2024 Photo : Michael Furman for the Mullin Automotive Museum, courtesy of Gooding & Company This example of Hispano-Suiza’s J12 Cabriolet carries a high-end estimate of $3.5 million. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024 The rest of Asia, however, pulled back from high-end spending significantly in the first quarter, compared to a year ago. Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 17 Apr. 2024 In recent years, Tapestry has been a juggernaut in high-end fashion retail, and its acquisition of Capri Holdings will turn it into a $12 billion global giant. Mary Barra, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024 So, keep reading to discover the can't-miss, high-end fashion essentials available at the retailer right now for under $100 — with sales extending up to 83 percent off. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024 What’s happening in D.C. mirrors a national trend, as high-end luxury retail has picked up strength. Omari Daniels, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024 Originally from rural Brittany, Pinault moved from his father’s timber business to owning prestige vineyards, Gucci, high-end cruise lines, and ... Brian T. Allen, National Review, 4 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of high-end was in 1956

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“High-end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-end. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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