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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An infinity-style design gives the illusion of swimming directly in the lake while having greater control of the cleanliness and temperature. —

Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024 Jenner, who launched the eco-friendly products Safely with Emma Grede, recently told PEOPLE that of her six children, Khloé is the most like her in terms of cleanliness. —

Catherine Santino, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024 The other side: Target told the newspaper that sales are up about 36% since 2019 and noted customers have given the company higher marks in internal surveys on service, checkout times, product availability and store cleanliness. —

Nick Halter, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024 Be sure to check out the rest of our home cleanliness buying guides, including the Best Cordless Vacuums, Best Carpet Cleaners, Best Air Purifiers, and Best Robot Vacuums. —

Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cleanliness