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 Petite Plume manufactures and markets sleepwear and loungewear for women, men, children and baby, home goods and high-end bedding lines. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 8 July 2026 For the third year running, Robb Report editors and writers have scoured the world of high-end audio to find the best equipment available. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 July 2026 Turns out that the most expensive job to automate isn’t necessarily some high-end, high-tech profession. — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The high-end sports card market continued to thrive in June with four cards topping $1 million or more at public auction, including auction records for NBA stars LeBron James and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. — Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-end

Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-end

Adjective

Queen was known for her great eye and her ability to discern what was original and fashionable.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
One of them, the Piscine Deligny, became one of the city’s most fashionable spots, eventually hosting swimming events for the 1900 Paris Olympics.

— Camille Knight, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of fashionable

Adjective

Since World Cup tickets began selling on FIFA Marketplace last September, fans have expressed disappointment in the expensive price tag.

— Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Traditional industrial robotics require precise, expensive programming for highly specific environments.

— Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of expensive

Adjective

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Definition of exclusive

Adjective

SpaceX now ranks among the world's most valuable public companies.

— Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Royal Navy officials say that flexibility could prove valuable during surveillance missions, force protection operations and precision strike support, where response time often determines mission success.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026

Definition of valuable

Adjective

The western part of the neighborhood beyond the train station is primarily residential, but the area around the basilica is home to some upscale hotels, restaurants, and bars.

— Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Even entry-level models can now be fitted with upscale items like navigation, heated seats and adaptive cruise control that were once limited to top-shelf luxury cars.

— Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 7 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

Definition of premium

Adjective

Her presence helps define the smart way Little Fish positions itself along the borderlines of casual and fancy, quirky and elegant.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
These elegant, loose-fitting pull-on pants sit high on the waist, creating a leg-lengthening effect.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

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