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 players traded frames before Allen constructed his third century of a high-quality affair to move 12-11 ahead.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

“Not all of the kitchens have the equipment to put the ribs out in a consistent, high-quality way,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

“The Angels take great pride in delivering a high-quality fan experience at Angel Stadium,” the team said in the statement Tuesday, “including maintaining the cleanliness of our nearly 160 concession locations.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

“If everyone stays, we’re fine. But if I stay while everyone else asks out, and the fund sells its most liquid, high-quality loans to redeem them, I’m now worse off.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 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
• quality
• superior