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

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

But most are not well versed in sifting through medical research, and separating high-quality evidence from anecdotes and hunches.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

Over the past decade, several overlapping indie-rock scenes in the U.K. have produced bands that have achieved local popularity thanks to their consistently high-quality music, yet have had only mixed commercial success stateside.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 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

I slid my finger beneath the envelope seal, admiring the high-quality paper she always used.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda

Related Words

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