high-quality
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of high-quality
First recorded in 1880–85; high ( def. ) + quality ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The studio was responding to a post on X that shared a high-quality copy of the Christopher Nolan film.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
More high-quality footage is needed, particularly clear views of dorsal fins and eye patches, which can be used to identify individual animals.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
While both phones and laptops now have high-quality cameras, the formatting is a dead giveaway that you’re not on a laptop, says Melissa Marcus, a career coach who worked as a recruiter for 20 years.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
The France forward netted 10 goals in eight games to edge out Lionel Messi in a high-quality race.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
But it was a thrill to be deluded in such a high-quality way.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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