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.

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high-end British  

adjective

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

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Example Sentences

The U.S. has also signaled it is willing to use access to high-end AI chips as a trade and geopolitical tool in its rivalry with China, said Indian AI policy researcher Amlan Mohanty.

From The Wall Street Journal

"A big chunk of our high-end sales come from tech," observes Jay Batra of Batra Real Estate.

From Barron's

But critics say India lags in access to high-end computing power or commercial AI deployment, and remains more a consumer than creator of the cutting-edge technology.

From Barron's

Also to blame are carmakers’ lineups of bigger, pricier vehicles filled with high-end features.

From The Wall Street Journal

High-end sedans like the company’s Cadillac CT5, which starts around $50,000, are an exception, a GM spokesman said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• chic
• exclusive
• expensive
• sophisticated