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
To help avoid tonsil stones, maintain your oral hygiene by brushing, flossing, and visiting the dentist regularly.
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
All day, all night, hours straight—with little thought to food or hygiene or home or even friends.
—Eliana Ramage
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Dental hygiene is also a concern.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The department provided temporary financial assistance to individuals and families for rent, mortgage, utilities, hygiene items and transportation.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
All day, all night, hours straight—with little thought to food or hygiene or home or even friends.
—Eliana Ramage
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Dental hygiene is also a concern.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The department provided temporary financial assistance to individuals and families for rent, mortgage, utilities, hygiene items and transportation.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hygiene
Noun
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All programs begin with an advanced diagnostic visit that includes a body scan to analyze your body composition, as well as measurements of your vital signs, cardiovascular health, stress levels and cognitive function.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Many factors affect prostate health, and diet plays a key role.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Nestled in a strip mall by a nail salon and a Whole Foods, this specific Club Pilates studio eschewed the spa vibes in favor of a traditional fitness room.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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Its fitness mode adds resistance, making your legs work more with each step.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The inspector also noted a cockroach infestation and an overall lack of cleanliness throughout the facility.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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At its core, this transit is a reminder that clarity is power and in Virgo’s world, cleanliness really is next to godliness.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hygiene. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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