HYGIENE Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

hygiene

noun

Definition of hygiene

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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 Following proper hand hygiene and safe food handling practices can also lower your risk of foodborne illness. — Caroline Kee, NBC news, 3 July 2026 Good hygiene is one of the best ways to help prevent cryptosporidium, according to the CDC. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026 Persistent bad breath, bleeding gums or new cavities despite good hygiene are worth a dentist visit rather than a stronger rinse. — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 For your own personal hygiene, avoid using the kettles in hotel rooms. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hygiene

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With more than 2,000 excess deaths recorded over six days at the peak of the June heat, according to health authorities, France’s cultural resistance to AC has started to soften.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
An emphasis on wellness means not only pampering spa treatments but advanced health tech, movement, and meditation sessions over an entire floor.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

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Millions of people around the world wear smart rings and fitness trackers to keep tabs on their sleep, workouts, heart rate and even body temperature, all in the name of better understanding their health.

— Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Then, Djokovic had the skills to blow his opponents away, but could also grind them down if needed, knowing that his superior fitness and durability would more than likely win out.

— Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026

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Georgia, after establishing herself as a non-hands-washer last year (and doubling down over and over again), decided to sharply pivot to become a maven of cleanliness.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 July 2026
But while skipping a dusting session here and there might not seem like a big deal, buildup on these fixtures can affect everything from lighting quality to indoor air cleanliness.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

Definition of cleanliness

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