high-quality
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of high-quality
First recorded in 1880–85; high ( def. ) + quality ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Morningstar defines ultrashort bond funds as those that “invest primarily in high-quality U.S. bonds that mature within one year.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
EA also sought a score from Fitch Ratings, which initially said it expected a high-quality grade for the bonds before saying in June that it wouldn’t deliver a final rating.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
"MIND-recommended foods rich in antioxidants, such as berries, and high-quality protein sources like poultry may reduce oxidative stress and mitigate neuronal damage," suggest the researchers.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
“Kaiser Permanente continually evaluates how we organize our work and deploy resources to help ensure high-quality care remains affordable and accessible for our members and patients,” the health plan said Tuesday in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
He fed the colt a high-quality strain of timothy hay, cultivated in Northern California, which he had come across during his first days as a trainer.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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