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
This is important not only to reinforce the need for cyber hygiene but also because executives often possess elevated privileges and have access to highly sensitive data.
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Jaushin Lee, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Authorities also froze the price of consumer goods, such as food and hygiene products, amid shortages.
—Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
When possible, buy cleaning products, both for your household and hygiene, that don't come in plastic containers.
—Will Stone, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
This involves practicing basic hygiene and germ prevention strategies.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 15 Dec. 2024
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Jaushin Lee, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Authorities also froze the price of consumer goods, such as food and hygiene products, amid shortages.
—Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
When possible, buy cleaning products, both for your household and hygiene, that don't come in plastic containers.
—Will Stone, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
This involves practicing basic hygiene and germ prevention strategies.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 15 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for hygiene
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hygiene
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Exposure to certain types of PFAS has been linked to health problems including cancer, birth defects, liver damage and immune system disorders.Alejandra Martinez, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Dec. 2024
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Companies such as grocery stores and pharmacies should analyze their products and services and consider ways to diversify revenue from areas that could be negatively impacted by these new health initiatives. 5.Landen Williams, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Jane Fonda's fitness routine has remained the same over the years — just at a different pace over time.Nicholas Rice, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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The ultimate guide to earning passive income online After being granted an early release from prison in 2013, Marte launched a fitness business called Conbody, based on his workout regimen from behind bars.Tom Huddleston Jr.,Eric Clark, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
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The best way to prevent it is through improving facial cleanliness and environmental cleanliness.Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
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Trains in Taiwan are known for their exceptional cleanliness and efficiency.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hygiene. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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