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

Because this approach boosts beneficial pigments and aroma compounds without reducing yield or plant vigor, it could be especially useful for developing high-quality produce.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Diplomatically isolated and under biting sanctions over its nuclear and weapons programmes, North Korea has an ageing manufacturing base which analysts doubt has the ability to make high-quality consumer technology.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

In a high-quality thriller, played out in front of an enthralled crowd, O'Sullivan won the 20th and 21st frames to regain the lead at 11-10.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

He said Arc is a high-quality, low-cost and top-quartile low-carbon-intensity producer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 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