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

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

While Vanguard Wellington’s fixed-income benchmark targets high-quality corporate bonds, she currently has just over 20% of her sleeve invested in Treasuries.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

But the watchdog said there was little evidence that hundreds of millions of pounds spent on SEN "is being spent effectively or delivering a high-quality education to those who need it".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

While similar structures made from graphene, such as carbon nanotubes, are already well known, producing consistent, high-quality MXene nanoscrolls has been difficult.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 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
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• superior