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

The intention is to deliver more high-quality, accessible and engaging football coverage at scale.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Cambridge Associates concluded afterward that the high-quality private-credit managers had spotted the warning signs early and avoided both situations, while banks, broadly syndicated loan funds and rating agencies did not.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

It’s notable that concentrations of the coronavirus in wastewater have been relatively low and, as a result, “it is hard to obtain high-quality, high-confidence sequences,” Boehm said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

But Dow cautioned the message isn’t to forgo childcare center regulations, but perhaps it’s to make high-quality childcare centers more accessible and affordable.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 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
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