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
The resource center serves as a food bank for families and also provides students with hygiene products, socks, underwear and other clothing free of charge.
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Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Women need personal hygiene products.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Yes, hygiene directly impacts both eye health and wear time.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 25 Sep. 2025
Those symptoms are usually temporary, and with the right vision hygiene, the eyes can stay sharp and healthy into old age.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2025
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Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Women need personal hygiene products.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Yes, hygiene directly impacts both eye health and wear time.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 25 Sep. 2025
Those symptoms are usually temporary, and with the right vision hygiene, the eyes can stay sharp and healthy into old age.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hygiene
Noun
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Gaza is decimated In Gaza, the Hamas-run health ministry says more than 66,000 people have been killed − about half of them women and children − and humanitarian agencies now warn of famine.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The fresh red bell peppers in this meal are packed with nutrients, especially vitamin C and A for the immune system and eye health.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For all that Donnarumma and Haaland can provide City with a weighty presence in both boxes, the continuing fitness concerns over Rodri could yet be City’s undoing this season.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The soft, stretchy fabric and elastic waistband keep them comfortable, while the sleek design works for fitness classes, errands, or even a casual night out.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hygiene is key This should go without saying but, do not skimp on your cleanliness.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
1 Oct. 2025
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Hospitals have to follow strict guidelines to ensure cleanliness and reduce risk of infections and illness for patients, staff and visitors.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hygiene. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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