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
Poor sleep hygiene, late-night snacking, and excessive screen time may also increase cravings and affect hormone regulation.
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Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026
Maintain good foot hygiene by washing feet at least daily.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
According to the Oklahoma Department of Corrections policy, maintaining good personal hygiene, a clean living area and a positive attitude toward staff and other inmates, helps the prisoner advance to a new level.
—Ashlynd Baecht, The Frontier, 6 Jan. 2026
Following any of these steps can lead to better sleep hygiene.
—Hunter Boyce, AJC.com, 5 Jan. 2026
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Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026
Maintain good foot hygiene by washing feet at least daily.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
According to the Oklahoma Department of Corrections policy, maintaining good personal hygiene, a clean living area and a positive attitude toward staff and other inmates, helps the prisoner advance to a new level.
—Ashlynd Baecht, The Frontier, 6 Jan. 2026
Following any of these steps can lead to better sleep hygiene.
—Hunter Boyce, AJC.com, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hygiene
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The average cost of a home health aide is around $6,000 a month.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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The new doll is part of Mattel’s Fashionistas collection, which includes dolls with a diverse range of skin tones, hair textures, body types and health conditions, including type 1 diabetes, Down syndrome and blindness.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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There’s also a fitness center with a program of high-intensity workouts and more holistic activities such as yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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The service has long sought to adopt such standards, but the effort was repeatedly delayed amid broader overhauls of fitness requirements and ongoing debates over how soldiers should be evaluated and how physical demands should be measured across occupations.—
Steven Beynon,
ABC News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The food and drink website Tasting Table recently ranked the best buffet in all 50 states, evaluating customer reviews and recommendations while focusing on quality, variety, freshness, cleanliness and menus that balance standout specialties with broad appeal.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Cleanliness Turtles are messy animals and require consistent attention to the cleanliness of their enclosures.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hygiene. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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