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 Other times, the issue comes from improper hygiene in food handling, which allows viruses to spread, Jean added. —

Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 3 June 2026 Surfaces that dry quickly tend to harbor fewer germs, which is why drying after cleaning is a surprisingly important hygiene step. —

Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026 The answer, in short, is that washing rice is not about hygiene. —

Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026 Safe food handling, good hygiene and avoiding contact with cat stool can significantly reduce your risk. —

Dr. Megan Yanny, Boston Herald, 31 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