high-definition
adjective
high-def·i·ni·tion
ˈhī-ˌde-fə-ˈni-shən 
: being or relating to an often digital television system that has either 720 or 1080 scan lines per frame and a wide-screen format
high definition
noun
a program broadcast in high definition
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Marcloid may often employ the sonic language of misery and darkness, but her glistening synths, rubbery rhythms, and radioactive colors transform a raging storm into an expression of radiant, high-definition joy.
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Reed Jackson, SPIN, 8 May 2026
In 1989, Sie was the sole voice calling for the United States to develop digital high-definition television.
—Libby Smith, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Plus, these particles are essential components of modern electronics, powering transistors and high-definition displays in smartphones and computers.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
The high-definition simulcasts, which reliably draw audiences, will conclude the 2025–26 season with Gabriela Lena Frank’s El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego on May 30.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 3 May 2026
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Reed Jackson, SPIN, 8 May 2026
In 1989, Sie was the sole voice calling for the United States to develop digital high-definition television.
—Libby Smith, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Plus, these particles are essential components of modern electronics, powering transistors and high-definition displays in smartphones and computers.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
The high-definition simulcasts, which reliably draw audiences, will conclude the 2025–26 season with Gabriela Lena Frank’s El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego on May 30.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 3 May 2026
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“High-definition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-definition. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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