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

At a time when the broader market is expensive and subject to headline risk, healthcare offers buyers a high-quality defensive option, one that could regain interest from investors seeking to reduce geopolitical risk.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Because this approach boosts beneficial pigments and aroma compounds without reducing yield or plant vigor, it could be especially useful for developing high-quality produce.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

"Wearing clothing made of high-quality leather is a way of showing off one's special status," says Cheong.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The Apple TV streaming service, firmly lodged between mass-market Netflix and high-quality HBO.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

“For instance, there is very little high-quality romantic Chewbacca fic on the internet, and I am just one person, who can only write so much. The world needs Holmesy’s Wookiee love stories.”

From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green

Related Words

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