CLEANLINESS Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

cleanliness

noun

Definition of cleanliness

as in hygiene

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Recent Examples of cleanliness The inspector found a lack of overall cleanliness, poor handwashing practices and pest control issues, according to the city spokesperson. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026 If guests consistently mention location, cleanliness, staff helpfulness, breakfast, parking, room noise or digital convenience, those signals can influence future discovery. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Atletico sources told The Athletic that every concert has complied with local noise and cleanliness regulations. — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Fortunately, a few simple changes can help preserve your mattress’s comfort, cleanliness, and support for years to come. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cleanliness

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Noun

That included nonperishable food, water, diapers, wipes, baby formula and hygiene products.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Multi-factor authentication, continuous asset discovery, attack surface management and maintaining strong cyber hygiene remain some of the most effective defences available.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Definition of hygiene

Noun

As health officials continue investigating the outbreak, consumers don’t need to avoid fresh produce altogether.

— Olivia LaBorde, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
Moms 40 and up are more likely than any other age group to give birth preterm, according to March of Dimes, which is associated with both short- and long-term health problems for babies.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 20 July 2026

Definition of health

Noun

Emma’s resistance to the bland wholesomeness of recovery spaces speaks to a familiar cultural trope across media, in films and television shows; that sobriety is where flamboyance goes to die.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
But after seven episodes wearing down the viewer with a bleak perspective, in the season finale, Euphoria pulls itself out of its own somber patterns to reach for grace and mercy in Christian symbolism, American wholesomeness, and the concept of family.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 June 2026

Definition of wholesomeness

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