as in sterile
free from filth, infection, or dangers to health
the nurse made sure that everything in the room was sanitary so that the baby wouldn't get sick
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Recent Examples of sanitary
This is sanitary by comparison.
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Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Half of the world’s population has no access to sanitary toilets.
—Syd S. Peng, Boston Herald, 8 Aug. 2025
Dining Alone Dear Dining: The smacking sounds, while frustrating, are a different issue from his sanitary habits so address them separately.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 24 July 2025
Worrell made a down payment of $3,000, and the funeral home agreed to complete sanitary care and dress the body, per the lawsuit.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 July 2025
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Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Half of the world’s population has no access to sanitary toilets.
—Syd S. Peng, Boston Herald, 8 Aug. 2025
Dining Alone Dear Dining: The smacking sounds, while frustrating, are a different issue from his sanitary habits so address them separately.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 24 July 2025
Worrell made a down payment of $3,000, and the funeral home agreed to complete sanitary care and dress the body, per the lawsuit.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for sanitary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanitary
Adjective
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Flushing the eye with a sterile saline solution, making sure to get under your eyelids, can be helpful.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Some participate in sophisticated processes like synthesizing medicine ingredients, while others design software for quality control or specialize in sterile packaging.—
Elaine Parker,
Oc Register,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For starters, the convenient silicone tip makes for more hygienic application that doesn't involve dipping your finger into a pot.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
9 Sep. 2025
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This model is known for its deep-cleaning performance and hygienic bin emptying and includes a two-year warranty.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Sanitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanitary. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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