high-quality
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of high-quality
First recorded in 1880–85; high ( def. ) + quality ( def. )
Example Sentences
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She thinks that investors should let the short-term volatility settle “and then step in and buy the high-quality names.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
Nathan Emerson, chief executive at Propertymark, which represents lettings agents, said the report underlined the need for more high-quality rental homes.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
"Both sides should... work hand-in-hand to promote high-quality major financial cooperation, advocate an equal and sustainable global order, and foster an economic globalisation that is open and inclusive," Xi said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026
A large and diversified domestic deposit base and high-quality liquid assets provide an additional buffer, while banks’ direct credit exposure to sectors most vulnerable to the conflict remains limited, S&P says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
The things they valued most in life were good social interactions and high-quality friendships.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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