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
First aid, hygiene, breastfeeding, and childcare training for 242 people.
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Dan Sheehan, Literary Hub, 24 July 2025
Airline and etiquette experts advise travelers to keep shoes on during flights for safety and hygiene.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 23 July 2025
The idea is that mouthwash should be integrated into everyone’s daily hygiene routine just as full-body showers are.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 July 2025
Ovarian cancer risk Some data show links between cancer of the ovaries and a specific type of talc exposure: the use of baby powder in intimate areas for personal hygiene.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 23 July 2025
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Dan Sheehan, Literary Hub, 24 July 2025
Airline and etiquette experts advise travelers to keep shoes on during flights for safety and hygiene.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 23 July 2025
The idea is that mouthwash should be integrated into everyone’s daily hygiene routine just as full-body showers are.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 July 2025
Ovarian cancer risk Some data show links between cancer of the ovaries and a specific type of talc exposure: the use of baby powder in intimate areas for personal hygiene.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for hygiene
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hygiene
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The agency notes that extreme heat contributes to more than 700 deaths annually across the U.S. Rising temperatures can also worsen ground-level ozone pollution, potentially compounding existing health risks.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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An extreme diet and exercise regimen is associated with significant health risks, Pearl said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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Ellis remained at Syracuse, spending the past school year regaining his health and fitness while completing a degree in sociology.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Aug. 2025
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Elsewhere, paralympian Hunter Woodhall credited his Oura Ring to alerting him to his appendicitis, while others have been notified of Covid-19 infections and other illnesses through similar health and fitness trackers.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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In July, the toilets had a user return rate of 25.7% and an overall user cleanliness rating of 4.09 out of 5. Detroit Detroit started a one-month pilot program with two Thrones in Cadillac Square on July 10.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Vacuuming is key for removing dust mites and allergens, while spot cleaning can help eliminate odors and other cleanliness issues.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hygiene. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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