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 Thalberg Award honors producers whose bodies of work reflect consistently high-quality motion picture production.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Another problem for American chefs is that diners often assume they can re-create a labor-intensive, high-quality chicken dish at home, says Alex Eaton, culinary director of restaurant La Cave in Charleston, S.C.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

To better understand how the effect works, the researchers examined a high-quality topological material known for its unusual electronic behavior.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Treasury bonds and notes, high-quality AAA-rated corporate bonds and municipal bonds for tax-efficient income.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

I don’t think Ma could have spent five minutes in this place without running to her car and gifting it some good, high-quality bookends.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

Related Words

• excellent
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• prime
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