high-quality

American  

[hahy-kwol-i-tee] / ˈhaɪˈkwɒl ɪ ti /

adjective

1. adhering to an excellent standard of measure; of superior quality.

   Education depends on high-quality teachers and materials in our schools.

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Etymology

Origin of high-quality

First recorded in 1880–85; high ( def. ) + quality ( def. )

Example Sentences

But Dow cautioned the message isn’t to forgo childcare center regulations, but perhaps it’s to make high-quality childcare centers more accessible and affordable.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

But most are not well versed in sifting through medical research, and separating high-quality evidence from anecdotes and hunches.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

It chose to set up in Long Beach to be close to high-quality hires as well.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

By providing affordable, high-quality internet, Amazon can reach millions of people and businesses who are currently offline or poorly served, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

It is a high-quality card on heavy stock.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

Related Words

• excellent
• finest
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• prime
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