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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.


Etymology

Origin of high-quality

First recorded in 1880–85; high ( def. ) + quality ( def. )

Example Sentences

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While both phones and laptops now have high-quality cameras, the formatting is a dead giveaway that you’re not on a laptop, says Melissa Marcus, a career coach who worked as a recruiter for 20 years.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

Both players averaged over 100 and managed over 50% on the doubles in a high-quality match but Smith hit when it mattered most to progress.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Muchova started the semi-final the stronger of the pair but Gauff hit back, and they could barely be separated in a high-quality third set.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

Maintaining a buy rating on the stock, Samuel says he still sees WiseTech as a high-quality company at a discount.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

He was making copious notes in small leather notebooks filled with high-quality paper made from linen rags.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

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