high-quality
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of high-quality
First recorded in 1880–85; high ( def. ) + quality ( def. )
Example Sentences
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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
“I suppose what we need with PVC for records is a really high-quality, contamination-free material to get that sound reproduction,” he explains.
From Los Angeles Times • 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
Under the lights on Monday, Sabalenka and Osaka produced a high-quality contest which underlined the WTA Tour's strength and star power.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The museum would never have commissioned such a high-quality fake if they did not possess the real thing somewhere.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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