cleanliness

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Recent Examples of cleanliness At one time, there was a focus on balancing cleanliness and liveliness in a puzzle. — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2026 In a country that’s found success with national campaigns – from public cleanliness to encouraging courtesy – a light nudge and a little reward might just be enough to get people to turn the page. — Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026 Differing opinions, interests, schedules, habits, and cleanliness standards can all stack up to turn what was supposed to be a fun group trip into something entirely the opposite. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026 The vulnerability, the crass graffiti, the (lack of) cleanliness, uncomfortable toilet seats—the list of reasons is lengthy. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cleanliness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleanliness
Noun
  • Volunteers spread kindness Volunteers assembled meal and hygiene kits for nonprofit groups.
    — Kellye Lynn, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Having lice doesn’t indicate poor hygiene, despite a long-standing misconception driven by stigma, and lice don’t spread other diseases.
    — Emily J. C. Wong, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • My beloved friend, father figure, musical hero and mentor, Mike Love, is facing serious health challenges.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The Fitbit Air is a budget-friendly, screen-free band focused primarily on health tracking, comfort, and long battery life.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The more one tries to fabricate wholesomeness, the more people try to find the mess underneath.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Small things in Stella’s room — the lava lamp, Hello Kitty — that evoke the wholesomeness and innocence of a child.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026

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“Cleanliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleanliness. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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