cleanliness
noun
clean·li·ness
ˈklen-lē-nəs 
: the quality or state of being clean : the practice of keeping oneself or one's surroundings clean
Though a stale remark, it can hardly be said too often, that personal cleanliness is one of the necessary agents to health …—
Walt Whitman
Walt WhitmanThe Romans spent hours at their elaborate bathhouse complexes, but not everyone equated cleanliness with virtue …—Sara Ivry
Sara IvryThis cleanliness is necessary to ensure that no dust or particles end up on the silicon surface during the processing of the chip.—Robert J. Cone
Robert J. ConeExamples of cleanliness in a Sentence
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The Seventh Avenue Beach, in particular, has been recognized by the Natural Resources Defense Council for its cleanliness.
—Rachel Chang, AFAR Media, 2 June 2025
Since his time in office, Mahan has stressed that the city needs to be more focused on residents’ priorities: reducing unsheltered homelessness, increasing public safety and cleanliness, and attracting investment.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 17 May 2025
Endless rider anecdotes and media exposés highlighting safety, cleanliness, reliability and lack of interagency coordination have metastasized into a narrative of neglect that in turn discourages ridership and revenue.
—Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
There’s a cleanliness to it, too, almost like a soapiness that helps reset the senses and relax the nerves like a long shower after a stressful day.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
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Rachel Chang, AFAR Media, 2 June 2025
Since his time in office, Mahan has stressed that the city needs to be more focused on residents’ priorities: reducing unsheltered homelessness, increasing public safety and cleanliness, and attracting investment.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 17 May 2025
Endless rider anecdotes and media exposés highlighting safety, cleanliness, reliability and lack of interagency coordination have metastasized into a narrative of neglect that in turn discourages ridership and revenue.
—Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
There’s a cleanliness to it, too, almost like a soapiness that helps reset the senses and relax the nerves like a long shower after a stressful day.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for cleanliness
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“Cleanliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cleanliness. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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