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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
Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Experts believe that weight loss increases testosterone levels, reduces inflammation, and improves sperm quality, but large-scale studies are needed to confirm a link with GLP-1s.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 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
When cannabis is consumed, external cannabinoids enter the body and bind to the same receptors as natural endocannabinoids, which may impair sperm quality and reproductive function, according to previous studies.
—Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Experts believe that weight loss increases testosterone levels, reduces inflammation, and improves sperm quality, but large-scale studies are needed to confirm a link with GLP-1s.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 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
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Researchers evaluated and recorded the same 28 characteristics for each species based on preexisting data from universities and government agencies, Nunez-Mir said.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Although the gravity of a black hole is intense—that’s its defining characteristic—the force drops off rapidly with distance.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
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But, curiously, participants had the highest solve rate when the puzzles appeared in ordinary dreams, not lucid ones.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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For example, through the department’s Civil Rights Data Collection, Cohen and Smith Richards were able to determine that a special-education district in Illinois had the highest rate of student arrests of any school in the country.—
Charles Ornstein,
ProPublica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Before investing millions more yen in robotic experiments, the next policy response might be to meaningfully lift wages as part of a broader effort to restore dignity and status to the work itself.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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The hospice movement that emerged in the latter half of the last century improved conditions for patients in the later years of life, replacing sterile, clinical hospital settings with holistic care centered on pain management, dignity, and quality of life.—
Tom Koutsoumpas,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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In particular, popes wanted to select the church’s bishops rather than allowing nobility or a king to do so.—
Joëlle Rollo-Koster,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Lagerbielke — or more accurately, the 11th Baron Lagerbielke — is a member of the Swedish nobility and lies 254th in line to the country’s throne.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Soft white sand, clear waters and excellent surf draw beachgoers to this vast beach.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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This makes buffalo grass an excellent choice for naturally controlling soil erosion.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, Annecy’s official selection, which is dedicated to new releases, includes no fewer than 44 feature films this year, with 14 French films and 26 countries represented in the selection.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Where does that hit rank in his career both in importance but also in terms of the bone-crunching quality of it?—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The split decision came after tense deliberations, with jurors initially sent back after one member broke ranks during polling, forcing further discussion before a final verdict was reached.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Breyer is married to Joanna Freda Hare, a psychologist and member of the British aristocracy.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The lower classes and the clergy had always hated the Castilians, and the Portuguese aristocracy and the commercial classes—previously content with the patronage and the economic opportunities that the union with Spain had provided—had become dissatisfied during the preceding 20 years.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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