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
These include dental conditions as well as oral health and hygiene practices.
Cavities
Cavities are areas where enamel breaks down due to tooth decay, causing fissures (cracks) and eventually holes in the tooth.
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 21 June 2025
Instead, both Karen and Crista recommend wearing compression socks, not only for hygiene but also for circulation.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
Local charity Aseel provides hygiene kits and helps with food.
—Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
Innovating for safe water and sanitation In rural areas like the flood-prone provinces of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape, communities lack access to safe water, hygiene, and sanitation (WASH).
—Unicef Usa, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 21 June 2025
Instead, both Karen and Crista recommend wearing compression socks, not only for hygiene but also for circulation.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
Local charity Aseel provides hygiene kits and helps with food.
—Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
Innovating for safe water and sanitation In rural areas like the flood-prone provinces of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape, communities lack access to safe water, hygiene, and sanitation (WASH).
—Unicef Usa, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hygiene
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There are plenty of reasons to pick up gardening as a hobby, from connecting with nature and soaking up vitamin D to reducing stress and improving cardiovascular health (weeding is no joke).—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
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At about $20 less than it’s usually priced, now’s a great time to invest in your cats’ health (for less).—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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With facilities including five treatment rooms, a meditation temple, rooftop vitality pool, and 24-hour fitness center, the resort’s riverfront spa is a world-class wellness destination on an island renowned as arguably the global leader in wellness tourism.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Amenities: Restaurant, bars, indoor swimming pool, fitness center, spa, sauna, terrace Memmo Alfama is the first boutique hotel in the city’s oldest neighborhood, Alfama.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Feather dusters, baby wipes, and UV wands don’t truly clean and often just move dirt around or give a false sense of cleanliness.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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With various scents available, this sanitizer ensures cleanliness without the sticky residue.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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“Hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hygiene. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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