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
Her sister said that during Tanji’s recent imprisonment, prisoners were beaten, deprived of cleaning and hygiene products, forbidden from going outside and denied access to health care.
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Lynzy Billing, The Dial, 6 May 2025
Additionally, because bright blue light is highly stimulatory, companies should educate employees about using blue-light-blocking glasses and dimming screens in the evenings to support better sleep hygiene.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Leaving your bed unmade in the morning offers several potential benefits, primarily related to hygiene and reducing dust mites, which can trigger allergies!!!
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
This leaves dental floss—the trickiest and most time-consuming element in the oral hygiene routine.
—Violeta Valdés, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
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Lynzy Billing, The Dial, 6 May 2025
Additionally, because bright blue light is highly stimulatory, companies should educate employees about using blue-light-blocking glasses and dimming screens in the evenings to support better sleep hygiene.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Leaving your bed unmade in the morning offers several potential benefits, primarily related to hygiene and reducing dust mites, which can trigger allergies!!!
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
This leaves dental floss—the trickiest and most time-consuming element in the oral hygiene routine.
—Violeta Valdés, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hygiene
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And not just for personal health, but for workforce health, talent retention, and organizational resilience.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Billy Joel is canceling all of his upcoming shows due to a health issue affecting his ability to perform, the musician announced Friday (May 23).—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Approximately 121 local businesses are participating in the Shop 916 program, including restaurants, dessert shops, clothing boutiques and fitness centers, according to the program’s website.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
17 May 2025
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The accommodation includes heated outdoor pools and hot tubs, as well as an onsite fitness center and airport shuttle, with quick access to Springdale’s excellent dining scene—more on that below.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2025
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President Trump signed an executive order Thursday with the goal of improving Washington’s cleanliness and safety, focusing on deporting migrants in the nation’s capital and cleaning up crime and homelessness.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
27 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article An Englewood dog rescue that came under fire after failing state inspections for cleanliness and not isolating sick animals has surrendered its license and closed its doors.—
Graeme Taskerud,
Denver Post,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hygiene. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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