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

Still, he says the C$6.4-billion “deal represents a high-quality and accretive deal at what appears to be reasonable price structured in a leverage-neutral fashion.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

A YouTube spokesperson said in a statement to The Times that the updated prices will help the service “continue delivering a high-quality experience that supports creators and artists on YouTube.”

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