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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
Laura Lu, Parents, 18 Aug. 2025
The film is produced by Sidus And Teu Entertainment, a company launched by Vietnamese filmmaker Phan Gia Nhat Linh (Sweet 20) and Korean Producer Yuno Choi to produce quality feature films for the Vietnam market.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
Todd Holmes, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
After a run of spectacular implosions of SPAC deals, like EV maker Lordstown Motors and WeWork, both of which went into bankruptcy, investor appetite dried up for even quality SPAC mergers.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 13 May 2025
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Noun
Despite its small frame, it’s decked out in high-end finishes like quality fabric, leatherette push and arm bars, a generous storage compartment, near-flat recline, and water-repellent UPF 50 canopy.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 18 Aug. 2025
The film is produced by Sidus And Teu Entertainment, a company launched by Vietnamese filmmaker Phan Gia Nhat Linh (Sweet 20) and Korean Producer Yuno Choi to produce quality feature films for the Vietnam market.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
For one, the ad showcases Budweiser’s timeless dedication to the delivery of a quality American lager to consumers.
—Todd Holmes, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
After a run of spectacular implosions of SPAC deals, like EV maker Lordstown Motors and WeWork, both of which went into bankruptcy, investor appetite dried up for even quality SPAC mergers.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quality
Noun
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The Justice Department earlier this month published a list of the nine characteristics of sanctuary jurisdictions.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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Can’t a mother have characteristics outside of that culturally narrowed scope?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The department recorded a retention rate of 94.4% in fiscal year 2024.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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In 2024, the turnover rate increased to 41%, the highest it's been in at least the last 25 years.—
Miles Parks,
NPR,
20 Aug. 2025
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No One Saw Coming follows a group of Black women — healers, leaders, artists, and mothers — creating a new blueprint for resistance in a society that demands their exhaustion while denying their safety and dignity.—
Daisy Auger-Domínguez,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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His dream is to help seed a truly circular economy whereby his compatriots can safely, cleanly and with dignity turn garbage into gold.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
6 Aug. 2025
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The visual suggests the film’s exploration of decaying nobility and internal conflict.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Aug. 2025
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An especially Jewish theme in the seventeenth century was not only the necessity but the dignity of subterfuge; to have lived in the shadows of another people’s empire had a nobility of its own, captured in this exquisite and ambivalent image.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Last Crumb's cookies are excellent edible gifts, with a luxurious flavor and mouthfeel and the price tag to match.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
16 Aug. 2025
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In addition to a monthly newsletter covering retirement planning regulations, IRA advisers Ed Slott and Co. also offer an excellent monthly newsletter covering Social Security issues, written by Heather Schreiber.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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The old version of the feature allowed results to be viewed directly on the Apple Watch, as shown in Apple's documentation.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
14 Aug. 2025
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The solo project boasts features from YoungBoy Never Broke Again, YFN Lucci, Key Glock, Teezo Touchdown, John Legend and Ty Dolla $ign.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 2025
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And so, a Kennedy joined the ranks of the leaders of Vogue, People and Time, starting George with the company Hachette Filipacchi, home of Elle and Woman’s Day.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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But making the contestants decide who among their ranks should be eliminated?—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
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In his letters, Chekhov could sound like Ivan, lambasting the blinkered privilege of Russia’s aristocracy and the state of poverty in which most of the people were mired in.—
Philip Metres
July 30,
Literary Hub,
30 July 2025
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Wealthy Americans, meanwhile, some flush with robber-baron fortunes, flocked to the house to acquire the sheen of aristocracy by association.—
Leslie Camhi,
New Yorker,
25 July 2025
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“Quality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quality. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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