high-end

[hahy-end] / ˈhaɪˈɛnd /

ADJECTIVE

being the most sophisticated

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chic exclusive expensive sophisticated

STRONG

aristocratic classy cosmopolitan dashing elegant elite fancy fashionable posh refined ritzy sharp swank

WEAK

exorbitant luxuriant natty premium pricey

Antonyms

STRONGEST

budget inexpensive low-end

STRONG

cheap

WEAK

second-hand used

Example Sentences

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Prosecutors said in May they were investigating the shipment of "high-end" AI servers containing advanced Nvidia chips to China, Macau and Hong Kong, in violation of US export controls.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Lie-flat seats in private pods face long waits for safety certifications, delaying debuts for carriers’ high-end offerings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

In Fort Lauderdale, that downtime was spent cycling in and around their luxurious beach hotel and playing a high-end golf course - the PGA National - before a thunderstorm cut the round short.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

The seats, which the carrier is marketing to high-end fliers on a brand new long-haul jet, haven’t yet been certified by aviation authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Where, then, will the new high-end names come from?

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt