1
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
His empire encompasses 180 factories (including eight in the United States) producing not only tanks and artillery but warships, missiles, high-end drones, anti-aircraft batteries, and fuselages for fighter jets such as the F-35.
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Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Any redeveloper of the building would have to make a sweetheart deal with Cooper — unlikely, since the college is on a track to financial recovery and needs the money — or take another approach, like turning it into super-high-end rentals.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 27 Mar. 2026
In the aughts and 2010s, when the Riches were cooking in New York City, Asian influences were becoming conventional at high-end restaurants following the rise of influential chefs like David Chang and David Bouley, who rallied behind Japanese cuisine.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
To deliver more high-end homes to the area, Atten Hill broke ground in 2025.
—Neal Franklin, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Any redeveloper of the building would have to make a sweetheart deal with Cooper — unlikely, since the college is on a track to financial recovery and needs the money — or take another approach, like turning it into super-high-end rentals.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 27 Mar. 2026
In the aughts and 2010s, when the Riches were cooking in New York City, Asian influences were becoming conventional at high-end restaurants following the rise of influential chefs like David Chang and David Bouley, who rallied behind Japanese cuisine.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
To deliver more high-end homes to the area, Atten Hill broke ground in 2025.
—Neal Franklin, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-end
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Set the scene Copenhagen Fashion Week may only occur twice a year, but staying at the Bella Grande recreates the city’s most fashionable event on the daily.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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The final space in the show considers Gnoli’s preoccupation with clothing, in part a product of his costume-design background and exposure to his first wife’s fashionable friends.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2026
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After all, walking requires no gym membership, expensive equipment or specialized training and is accessible to nearly everyone and can be done almost anywhere.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Services like fire rescue, trash pickup and road repair are more expensive to provide in a city designed to sprawl, said DART board member Enrique MacGregor.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Zara has just been accepted into both Mensa, a high-IQ society that recognizes the top 2% of the population, and Intertel, an even more exclusive group limited to the top 1%.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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Saturn reaches from there to sextile Pluto in your valuable 2nd house, which may narrow your focus toward material resources.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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With clients and readers of his books vastly ranging in demographic, Rojeck is hopeful that anyone, anywhere can gain valuable financial literacy from his teachings.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The upscale restaurant opened at the Quarter less than two years ago.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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The multi-day event, founded by jewelry entrepreneur Oliver Smith and presented in partnership with the Aspen Chamber Resort Association, will return to the upscale Colorado enclave this August with an unprecedented program.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
24 Mar. 2026
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And drivers should avoid hard acceleration and braking whenever possible, and skip premium gas if their cars allow it, the magazine said.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Kino Lorber’s MHz Choice is regular buyer of premium non-English-language drama.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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Depending on the combination, this creates either a clean, almost futuristic appeal or a soft, elegant look.—
Jana Ackermann,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2026
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Van Beirendonck gravitates toward loud prints in bright colors and allusions to BDSM, whereas Van Saene makes elegant cocktail dresses for women with bow details and shrunken cardigans.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
27 Mar. 2026
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While effective, these systems are often heavy, costly, and consume significant power, limiting the drone’s flight time and maneuverability.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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However, many Latin American economies have become deeply integrated with China’s, meaning any pivot away could be costly and take years.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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“High-end.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-end. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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