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Recent Examples of cleanliness
Inadequate handwashing, poor food storage and general lack of cleanliness caused a South Miami-Dade supermarket to fail state inspection for the second time in 27 months.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Cruise ships are known for norovirus outbreaks, but cleanliness scores aren’t directly tied to them.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Weds, March 4 The Elk Grove kabob grill was issued a citation by county inspectors for issues with food temperatures and cleanliness.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Let’s dive into the surprising ways that certain everyday habits, intended for cleanliness, could be doing more harm than good for our pets.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Cruise ships are known for norovirus outbreaks, but cleanliness scores aren’t directly tied to them.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Weds, March 4 The Elk Grove kabob grill was issued a citation by county inspectors for issues with food temperatures and cleanliness.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Let’s dive into the surprising ways that certain everyday habits, intended for cleanliness, could be doing more harm than good for our pets.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleanliness
Noun
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Pesticides and pharmaceuticals were not the most common chemicals found but rather compounds from everyday products such as hygiene products.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Denver International Airport, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas are requesting donations of items, including grocery and gas gift cards, non-perishable food, hygiene products and infant supplies.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Donors must be at least 17 years old in most states (or 16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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The outpatient clinic opened in 2020 and offers services including primary care, as well as specialty health services such as laboratory work, telehealth, and mental health care, according to its website.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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A day with the Buttigieges is a never-ending succession of wholesomeness.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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Dees was the epitome of wholesomeness.—
Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Cleanliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleanliness. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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