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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There's something timeless about the design's cleanliness and simplicity, even though Apple hasn't changed the appearance at all from the original AirPods Max.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
Parker said her budget is focused on strengthening public safety, expanding housing, improving street cleanliness and greenery, and expanding economic opportunity.
—Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
While the real likelihood of folks cleaning underwear this way is probably slim, this internet discussion proves just how much of a gamble in-room coffee maker cleanliness can be.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
The study concluded with some recommendations, such as sustaining and expanding programs that work, engaging with with people who have experienced homelessness, identifying funding and supporting neighborhood safety and cleanliness.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
Parker said her budget is focused on strengthening public safety, expanding housing, improving street cleanliness and greenery, and expanding economic opportunity.
—Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
While the real likelihood of folks cleaning underwear this way is probably slim, this internet discussion proves just how much of a gamble in-room coffee maker cleanliness can be.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
The study concluded with some recommendations, such as sustaining and expanding programs that work, engaging with with people who have experienced homelessness, identifying funding and supporting neighborhood safety and cleanliness.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
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 23 Apr. 2026.
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