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high-end

American  
[hahy-end] / ˈhaɪˈɛnd /

adjective

Informal.

  1. being the most expensive or technically sophisticated.

    She uses high-end sound mixing equipment in her home studio.

    I can’t afford to shop in those high-end boutiques.
high-end British  

adjective

  1. (prenominal) (esp of computers, electronic equipment, etc) of the greatest power or sophistication

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Example Sentences

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On one end, there were innovative, high-end specialty coffee brands.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

"Celine Dion's presence in Paris for a month and a half should definitely benefit business on Boulevard Haussmann," he said, referring to the high-end street that is home to Galeries Lafayette's flagship store.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Demand for high-end fragrances is slowing, but is still outperforming luxury skin care, which Estée Lauder dominates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

To make the high-end chips, you need an ultraviolet printing machine.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Low rent, a high-end security system, and steady, reliable access to as much electricity as I could afford.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

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