high-quality
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of high-quality
First recorded in 1880–85; high ( def. ) + quality ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Its earnings are likely to stay robust as Nomura sees tailwinds for the pharmaceutical company’s distinctive high-quality, affordable products from growth in the dermocosmetics market and consumers trading down in response to inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
To compare it with a high-quality corporate bond or a bank CD, we need to calculate the bond’s taxable-equivalent yield.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
"Credible research suggests that community notes can only be effective when contributors can rely on accurate, ethically produced, fact-checked journalism and other high-quality sources when drafting their notes," Chetwynd said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
This sense of innovation combined with high-quality tech for sound and lighting is often what pushes shows over budget, as Lake described.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Taking my time, I dry the sweat from my armpits with wads of high-quality, ultra-soft toilet paper.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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