cleanliness

noun

clean·li·ness ˈklen-lē-nəs

: the quality or state of being clean : the practice of keeping oneself or one's surroundings clean

Though a stale remark, it can hardly be said too often, that personal cleanliness is one of the necessary agents to health …—

Walt Whitman

The Romans spent hours at their elaborate bathhouse complexes, but not everyone equated cleanliness with virtue …—

Sara Ivry

This cleanliness is necessary to ensure that no dust or particles end up on the silicon surface during the processing of the chip.—

Robert J. Cone

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There are dozens of beaches, 15 of which have the coveted Blue Flag award for environmental protection and cleanliness. —

Jenny Adams, AFAR Media, 23 Jan. 2025 This one from Beautiful by Drew Barrymore earned over 10,000 five-star ratings from customers who praised its ease of use and cleanliness. —

Ali Faccenda, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025 Dull describes the 3 keys to its sustained success as: 1) Commitment to our guests and to great quality food, genuine hospitality and cleanliness, 2) Commitment to franchisee profitability, 3) Keeping Freddy’s as a place for everyone, where grandma and grandkids and the kids feel welcome. —

Gary Stern, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 Zoom in: The decree requires the county and sheriff offices to implement several changes, including improvements to safety, cleanliness, staffing and medical and mental health care for inmates. —

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