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

Across the country, recyclers are investing in breakthrough sorting technologies and artificial intelligence to recover and process more high-quality material for manufacturing applications.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The DSRB’s AAA-rated bonds would be precisely the kind of high-quality, euro-denominated instrument that a deeper European capital market could absorb.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

"Compliance with GLP guidelines was a key element of the project. We didn't just develop a good toothpaste with a new ingredient: we developed a high-quality oral care product of medical-grade standard," says Schilling.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

They hoped to offer something in the middle, providing high-quality drinks in high-volume settings at an affordable price point.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

But it was a thrill to be deluded in such a high-quality way.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

Related Words

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