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 company’s popularity picked up over the prior decade on the back of workout wear with comfortable, high-quality stretch fabric and an attention to technical design.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

AI should be "embedded in the key sectors of our industry and especially" in small- and medium-sized firms, the backbone of the German economy, to create "industrial added value and high-quality jobs", he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

"When I played him in Yushan he seemed pretty sharp and it was a very high-quality match," said 2005 world champion Murphy.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Heirloom said Project Cypress will create high-quality jobs in the Louisiana area.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

I slid my finger beneath the envelope seal, admiring the high-quality paper she always used.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda

Related Words

• excellent
• finest
• first-rate
• prime
• quality
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