HYGIENE Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

hygiene

noun

Definition of hygiene

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 Keeping grout clean is key to preventing sanitation and hygiene problems in the future. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026 The novel touches on how the lack of personal toiletries, such as sanitary pads, hygiene products, detergents, and shampoo impacts women in particular. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026 Changes in clothing fabrics, laundry practices, and personal hygiene also play important roles, says Choudhary. — Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026 Proper hygiene and food preparation practices can help reduce your risk of getting food poisoning. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hygiene

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Perhaps better health and shorter assignments will help Cabrera harness his high-end velocity and create greater separation between his fastball and a unique changeup.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The quake injured at least 213 people and caused widespread destruction across the island, damaging 122 health facilities, 252 schools and 84 places of worship, the agency said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of health

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Along with, it should be said, a timely offer from Leicester in the summer of 2024 to train with the then top-flight club to keep his fitness up.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Thinking about investing in a recovery device, new nutrition product or fitness watch?

— Adam Annaccone, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of fitness

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The cycles of illness and deflection at Taylor Farms illustrate a larger problem in the American food safety system, the experts said, which overwhelmingly relies on companies to self-police the cleanliness of their own produce.

— Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Inspectors found issues with unsafe food storage, improper labeling and an overall lack of cleanliness, according to a city of Arlington spokesperson.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of cleanliness

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