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as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
unfailing kindness is one of her many fine qualities
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as in dignity
high position within society
a glamorous invitation-only party for all the people of quality in the summer resort
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as in nobility
the highest class in a society
the quality were inordinately proud of their bloodlines
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
an antiques dealer who handles nothing but quality pieces
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Recent Examples of quality
Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2026
Compounding this volumetric constraint is a critical quality issue that most analysts overlook, by treating reserve oil as a uniform asset.
—Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone
february 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
China-Latin America trade exceeded $500 billion in 2024, and the region represents more than 670 million consumers, many of whom are drawn to Chinese products on price, availability, and increasingly quality.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
—Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2026
Compounding this volumetric constraint is a critical quality issue that most analysts overlook, by treating reserve oil as a uniform asset.
—Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
These various services require quality legal representation tailored to each family.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone
february 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
China-Latin America trade exceeded $500 billion in 2024, and the region represents more than 670 million consumers, many of whom are drawn to Chinese products on price, availability, and increasingly quality.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quality
Noun
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The best Rockies lineups have always offered a blend of characteristics.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Stanford School of Medicine prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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According to an analysis from ESPN, Walker posted a pass-block win rate of 94% in 2025, 11th most among offensive tackles.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The surge is also hitting refinance demand, not just purchases, as higher rates have reversed activity that had briefly improved earlier in the month.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The commitment to repatriation reflects a broader emphasis on treating human remains with dignity regardless of their age or the circumstances of their discovery.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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The discovery serves as a reminder that even ordinary projects like home renovations can unearth the extraordinary — and that every set of remains, no matter how old, deserves to be treated with dignity and care.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Known as the Dragon Slayer, he’s often shown meditating, praying, waxing philosophical, and pontificating on nobility, integrity and honor.—
Pamela Chelin,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Gamecocks are new-age nobility in women’s basketball.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Horned Frogs had a mix of air raid and veer-and-shoot principles under Briles, but are expected to move more to a pro-style scheme under Sammis, who had excellent success with that style of offense at UConn.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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In the pre-show rooms, both real-life actors seen were excellent at interacting with real-life visitors and prerecorded monotone movie stars.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Both safety features were tested by JIATF 401 and the FAA at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico under the Army’s AMP-HEL prototyping program.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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For them as well as for their families, an easy-to-understand safety feature like an airbag will give them peace of mind as well.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Mar. 2026
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With several new dramas in the offing, Motive has bolstered its ranks.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2026
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Makena Cook, an Orange Lutheran High junior quarterback who came through the ranks with the Conquer club team, made history in January as the first female athlete to receive a Power Four flag football scholarship offer from the University of Nebraska.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
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But the rest of the aristocracy still favors sons over daughters.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2026
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On the show, Ha, a maid, meets Bridgerton, whose family is of high-ranking aristocracy, at a masquerade ball, where her identity is concealed by a mask.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Quality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quality. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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