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
Passengers and crew were following necessary precautions, including the use of face masks, hand hygiene, monitoring for symptoms, and minimizing close contacts wherever possible.
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Alice Politi, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Waterpiks and flossing address different dental hygiene needs.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 12 May 2026
Field crews ensure the grass and plastic act as one throughout the tournament through a process called hygiene.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 12 May 2026
The problem lies in his personal hygiene.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026
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Alice Politi, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Waterpiks and flossing address different dental hygiene needs.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 12 May 2026
Field crews ensure the grass and plastic act as one throughout the tournament through a process called hygiene.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 12 May 2026
The problem lies in his personal hygiene.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hygiene
Noun
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Nearly all of the surviving health-care facilities in the northernmost area fell on the wrong side of the partition.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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But state lawmakers can finally pass this legislation, and start saving families tax dollars while protecting our health and our environment.—
Justin Sanchez,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Attached is an expansive fitness center and an outdoor fitness area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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And there are the activities, notably multiple golf courses, but also 100 acres of sporting grounds, sports courts, and an array of wellness and fitness facilities, as well as almost a dozen dining venues that offer everything from a snack to an epicurean feast.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Prantl's Bakery in Shadyside has 10 days to address the cleanliness and rodent droppings.—
Mamie Bah,
CBS News,
15 May 2026
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If you’re disappointed by the operating-room like cleanliness of the default garage space in these games, especially creative players now have the ability to decorate the area, Halo Forge-mode-style, by placing props and moving their vehicles around the room.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
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“Hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hygiene. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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