as in sanitary
free from filth, infection, or dangers to health
food packaging done under rigidly hygienic conditions
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Recent Examples of hygienic
From kitchen surfaces that collect crumbs to bathroom surfaces that accumulate bacteria and grime, certain spots around your home need routine cleaning to stay fresh and hygienic.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
24 May 2026
Not to mention, prepping skin with a brush instead of hands can be more hygienic and gentler on the skin barrier.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
Not only is the presentation of these mini desserts adorable, but personal portions are also more hygienic and easier for the host to serve.
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Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
The legal filing also faults the company’s handling of smoke damage claims, including denials of payments for hygienic testing.
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Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
24 May 2026
Not to mention, prepping skin with a brush instead of hands can be more hygienic and gentler on the skin barrier.
—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
Not only is the presentation of these mini desserts adorable, but personal portions are also more hygienic and easier for the host to serve.
—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
The legal filing also faults the company’s handling of smoke damage claims, including denials of payments for hygienic testing.
—
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for hygienic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hygienic
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Here's what our pros recommend for dusting your bedroom to keep it sanitary and easy to breathe in.
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It is treated similar to sanitary waste.
Adjective
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Designer Lauren Saab chooses White Dove for a softness that never feels sterile or flat.
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Talc litigation also shows why juries do not evaluate causation in a sterile scientific vacuum.
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“Hygienic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hygienic. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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