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
Pantry hours, shopping styles, and available items like fresh food or hygiene products differ between locations.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Various extra items are also included with each pack, such as a tent, sleeping bag, rain poncho, radio, flashlight, ID card, socks, lockbox, hygiene kit, water bottle, and an informational brochure listing 15 local partnering services.
—New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2025
This includes family history, poor sleep hygiene, nutrition deficiencies, and having certain health conditions.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 1 Nov. 2025
The food bank's three locations provide a grocery cart full of both perishable and nonperishable foods to those in need, as well as hygiene and infant products if necessary.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2025
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Various extra items are also included with each pack, such as a tent, sleeping bag, rain poncho, radio, flashlight, ID card, socks, lockbox, hygiene kit, water bottle, and an informational brochure listing 15 local partnering services.
—New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2025
This includes family history, poor sleep hygiene, nutrition deficiencies, and having certain health conditions.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 1 Nov. 2025
The food bank's three locations provide a grocery cart full of both perishable and nonperishable foods to those in need, as well as hygiene and infant products if necessary.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hygiene
Noun
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In 2020, health issues and a death left Harrison's mother unable to care for the kids, Kyla Rose and Emery.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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The charitable organization funded by the Johnson & Johnson heiress is known for gifts to education, health and civic projects.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But even your day-to-day routines that affect your fitness and health could see some major changes too.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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The building’s 75 units offer a slew of swanky amenities, including a double-height lobby, 24-hour concierge, fitness and yoga facilities, a residents’ lounge, landscaped courtyard, and rooftop terrace.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The cleanliness is not as good.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Top red flags related to cleanliness include a dirty bathroom, dishes or takeout boxes everywhere, no shower curtain, having a mattress on the floor, and clothes on the floor.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hygiene. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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