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

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high-quality

Today, Rio’s aluminum division is “a high-quality but mixed-return business,” MS says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

"Our relationship with Kuwaiti customers is still good," he told AFP, as a Kuwaiti woman inquired about high-quality Iranian velvet.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026

While the new Fed chair must navigate a period of uncertainty, there’s no urgency to overhaul your portfolio and fret about high-quality fixed-income bonds, especially shorter-duration offerings.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026

Quick versions can be made in minutes from a few seconds of audio, but high-quality copycats tend to require hours.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

My friendship with my best friends was like the best high-quality chocolate—sweet and smooth.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

Related Words

• excellent
• finest
• first-rate
• prime
• quality
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