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 This gives you a 21% discount on an ultra-high-end gaming laptop featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU, an 18-inch WQXGA 240-hertz G-Sync display, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB Gen 4 SSD. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 18 Aug. 2026 Through the relationship, Morens received wine and offers of future meals at high-end restaurants. — STAT, 18 Aug. 2026 Owners will also get access to the hotel-resort next door, which will boast the Aman’s usual slate of top-tier amenities, including a spa, restaurants, high-end shops and a 10-acre botanical garden. — Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026 But while high-end hospitality can easily be bought and packaged, what happened at the sanctuary that day resists easy aestheticization. — Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-end

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Editor’s Pick The dining chair from Herman Miller’s Comma collection left a positive impression on commerce director Lori Keong this past Seat Week, for its fashionable, yet comfortable construction.

— Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026
The fashionable Spaniard emails me after completing her own detox, asking about my reentry into the real world.

— Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of fashionable

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That matters because finding and developing domestic sources of critical minerals can be expensive, time-consuming, and uncertain.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
Diesel, a crucial fuel for the world economy, is 48% more expensive than this time last year.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of expensive

Adjective

Beyond sitting on some of the most valuable land in South Florida, Indian Creek Country Club is also among the region’s most exclusive clubs.

— Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026
La Cava, the private wine cellar and private dining event space, offers curated wine tastings and more for exclusive gatherings.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of exclusive

Adjective

Beyond sitting on some of the most valuable land in South Florida, Indian Creek Country Club is also among the region’s most exclusive clubs.

— Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026
This eco-friendly alternative avoids chemical separation and repurposes aviation and industrial scrap into valuable materials for thermal insulation, acoustic absorption, and marine oil spill cleanup.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of valuable

Adjective

Today, the pyramid is surrounded by parks, leafy streets and upscale apartment buildings in the districts of Miraflores and San Isidro.

— CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Kiefer, who started as the restaurant’s lawyer, told me, referring to a category of upscale hangouts, decorated with potted plants and Tiffany lamps, that were meant to facilitate yuppie courtship.

— Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of upscale

Adjective

That is particularly valuable across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, where travel retail remains an important shop window for premium international brands.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
While there is a free version of the app that lets users organize their accounts and track spending, the subscription cancellation feature is part of the premium version.

— Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of premium

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Top 5 Can’t Miss A former family mansion, the elegant Villa Igiea is one of Palermo’s most opulent stays, with a history of hosting celebrities and royals during its early years.

— Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2026
Best Splurge At 7-feet tall, this bar cabinet is both elegant and dignified, pairing a walnut finish and forest green leather with brass hardware.

— Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of elegant

Adjective

He was hurt by penalties on the opening drive and a costly third-down drop by Darius Cooper.

— Zach Berman, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Most introduced, nonnative plants do not become invasive, but those that do can cause significant, costly problems for landowners, communities, and land managers.

— Dr. Lauren Kurtz, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026

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