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
Toilet paper and moist wipes can help maintain personal hygiene, especially when plumbing fails.
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Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
Diet, hygiene, health and genetics.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
From hygiene issues to emotional passengers, life at 30,000 feet is anything but ordinary.
—Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Diet, hygiene and genetics all influence this.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
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Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
Diet, hygiene, health and genetics.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
From hygiene issues to emotional passengers, life at 30,000 feet is anything but ordinary.
—Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Diet, hygiene and genetics all influence this.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hygiene
Noun
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Thousands of motorcyclists donning their most dapper attire will take to the streets around the world Sunday, May 17, to benefit men’s health issues — including here in Naperville.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cassidy, who cast a crucial vote for Kennedy to become health secretary, has opposed many of his vaccine policy changes, such as an update to the CDC website suggesting that there could be a link between vaccines and autism.—
Brennan Leach,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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The result is closer to a private members club that happens to be a place to stay—a refreshing alternative for the frequent Paris traveler eager to remove themself from the tourist crush and keep up their own work and fitness routines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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Another 45 minutes at the gym just for fitness purposes.—
Michael Van Runkle,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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According to Richardson, how often to wash your towels to maintain cleanliness is the million dollar question—the answer isn't super simple.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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In practice, Sturm reinforced the cleanliness with which the defensemen needed to play pucks.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hygiene. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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