as in health
the things that you do to keep yourself and your surroundings clean in order to maintain good health
Poor sanitation and hygiene caused many of the soldiers to get sick. He has very poor personal hygiene. Brushing your teeth regularly is an important part of good dental/oral hygiene.
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Recent Examples of hygiene
The full convoy was transporting around 30 tons of aid, including food, medicine, hygiene products and solar panels.
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Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
The term refers to the process of maximizing one's physical appearance through hygiene, fitness and style − sometimes to a dangerous degree.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Dry goods and hygiene kits provided by Northwestern Mutual also are available.
—April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
After several weeks in which the only aid received by Cuba came from Mexico, which sent food and hygiene products on three occasions, activists and leaders in other countries began establishing support groups and collecting donations.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
The term refers to the process of maximizing one's physical appearance through hygiene, fitness and style − sometimes to a dangerous degree.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Dry goods and hygiene kits provided by Northwestern Mutual also are available.
—April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
After several weeks in which the only aid received by Cuba came from Mexico, which sent food and hygiene products on three occasions, activists and leaders in other countries began establishing support groups and collecting donations.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hygiene
Noun
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But those programs run up against systemic challenges and the health conditions that disproportionately affect Black women, according to Montgomery.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Focus on adjustments that are necessary to protect your time and support your health.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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There are no fitness facilities, but guests are welcome to use Surin's large gym and a sauna just a short shuttle ride away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Belgium was missing striker Romelu Lukaku, midfielders Leandro Trossard and Hans Vanaken and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois because of injuries and fitness issues.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The building owners also identified homelessness, cleanliness, a lack of retail options, and the city’s budget deficit as additional barriers to revitalizing downtown.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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That includes everything from station cleanliness to overhauling the app.—
Nick Caloway,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hygiene. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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