HYGIENE Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

hygiene

noun

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 Siloed companies that lack a unified safety language are especially vulnerable, says Mike Zblewski, Sentry’s director of national accounts, safety and industrial hygiene. —

Sentry Insurance, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 As with any diaper disposal product, regular cleaning and proper bag replacement are still important for everyday hygiene. —

Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 18 June 2026 Even our hygiene department is different. —

La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2026 Another woman shared a video testimony saying her daughter died following a tracheostomy procedure due to poor hygiene and neglect postsurgery at the hospital. —

ABC News, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hygiene

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The judge additionally said that Sarsour's deep ties to the community and his health concerns were also considered in ruling in favor of his release.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
However, if babies or toddlers are traveling internationally, those age 1 to 3 years old should get their second dose of the measles vaccine, California health officials say.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026