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
Sands’s office is in Beverly Hills, on the ninth floor of a building famous for its high-end dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and anti-aging specialists.
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Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
The United States blew through about a quarter of its supply of high-end THAAD missile interceptors during Israel’s 12-day war with Iran in June, according to two sources familiar with the operation, thwarting attacks at a rate that vastly outpaces production.
—Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN Money, 28 July 2025
Barely two blocks away, shop high-end home goods, luxe bath and beauty products, and breezy clothing at Beaufort Linen Co.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
Bose One of the first high-end audio brands to develop systems specifically for cars, Bose systems are featured in brands including Porsche, Hyundai, GMC and Volvo.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 27 July 2025
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Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
The United States blew through about a quarter of its supply of high-end THAAD missile interceptors during Israel’s 12-day war with Iran in June, according to two sources familiar with the operation, thwarting attacks at a rate that vastly outpaces production.
—Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN Money, 28 July 2025
Barely two blocks away, shop high-end home goods, luxe bath and beauty products, and breezy clothing at Beaufort Linen Co.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
Bose One of the first high-end audio brands to develop systems specifically for cars, Bose systems are featured in brands including Porsche, Hyundai, GMC and Volvo.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-end
Adjective
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Thumping techno drums roll in alongside the stabbing synth lead, which nods to the fashionable sound of the decade’s preferred flavor of techno, currently spearheaded by the likes of Charlotte de Witte and Sara Landry.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
23 July 2025
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The Bicester Collection was among those early visionaries embedding emotion, atmosphere, and local nuance into its villages long before experiential retail became fashionable.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Considering the price per dollar of sales or profit, ARM stock appears expensive in comparison to the broader market.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Building the infrastructure to power cloud and AI technology is expensive, and Microsoft has looked for savings elsewhere.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
31 July 2025
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Just hours ahead of tonight’s South Park Season 27 premiere (Comedy Central, 10/9c), Paramount Global has announced a new five-year deal with Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s Park County, making Paramount+ the show’s new exclusive streaming home around the world.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
23 July 2025
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The White House issued a response to Behar in an exclusive statement to Entertainment Weekly.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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In addition, the Dodgers would land Castro, a valuable utilityman who can play all over the field and protect them against future injuries.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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The White Sox caught lightning in a bottle with Houser, 32, who used an opt-out clause in his minor-league deal with the Texas Rangers in the middle of May, then signed a one-year, $1.35 million contract with the rebuilding club that turned Garrett Crochet and Erick Fedde into valuable trade chips.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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An upscale Italian restaurant, a cake shop and chicken wing hut are among a host of businesses coming to a new strip mall in west Noblesville.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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Previously, Legacy released casting notices looking for pedestrians and upscale restaurant goers for Dallas filming.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Consumer Behavior Shifts: The convenience economy is driving demand for on-demand services, with consumers increasingly willing to pay premium prices for immediate, high-quality service delivery.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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With his background in premium denim and hands-on knowledge of vertical manufacturing, De Vita ensures that every fabric coming out of Advance Sico reflects the highest standards of quality, traceability and innovation.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
23 July 2025
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Rooks looked like an elegant bride in a long classy strapless gown with her hair pulled back.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
24 July 2025
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Maybe, with its hidden codes often invisible to those who are not looking, cruising looks like an elegant method of resistance.—
Emily Witt,
New Yorker,
24 July 2025
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Opting into a federal voucher program that is costly and ineffective would be irresponsible for our state and our students.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Georgia farmers are facing a costly and growing threat from an unexpected source − wild pigs.—
Vanessa Countryman,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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“High-end.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-end. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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