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 Infection prevention and control Improved access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) is key to preventing and controlling the spread of infectious disease. —

Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 Postpartum body odor usually decreases as hormones balance, but staying hydrated and practicing good hygiene can help manage it. —

Dory Zayas, Parents, 28 May 2026 Other violations that temporarily closed seven eateries in Broward and Palm Beach counties included rodent and roach droppings, standing water and improper hand hygiene. —

Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026 But front-line responders are concerned the disease might spread to the large displacement camps located near Bunia, where thousands of people are crammed into limited space, without access to basic hygiene. —

ABC News, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for hygiene

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The actress started advocating for menopause and mid-life care in 2024 − after her doctor misdiagnosed her symptoms as herpes − and pushed for legislation to fund research and education in women’s health.

— Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 5 June 2026
Similar concerns were raised about the merger of the SAG and AFTRA health plans in 2017, which was followed by a significant curtailment in benefits a few years later.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 5 June 2026