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
Treatments for excessive foot sweating may include good foot hygiene, breathable and moisture-wicking footwear, medications, or medical procedures.
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Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
The importance of maintaining stringent hygiene standards in the pet food production process cannot be overstated.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 2 Feb. 2025
Regular cleaning is important—not just for your own personal hygiene, but for the correct functioning and maximum lifespan of the equipment.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2025
Where Olive is messy, untidy, and unconcerned about the state of her apartment, Florence is obsessively clean, tidy, and obsessed with hygiene.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
The importance of maintaining stringent hygiene standards in the pet food production process cannot be overstated.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 2 Feb. 2025
Regular cleaning is important—not just for your own personal hygiene, but for the correct functioning and maximum lifespan of the equipment.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2025
Where Olive is messy, untidy, and unconcerned about the state of her apartment, Florence is obsessively clean, tidy, and obsessed with hygiene.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hygiene
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hygiene
Noun
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Information in federal systems includes Treasury payments that could be used to figure out the details of intelligence programs or health and personnel records that could reveal the identities of agents or the responsibilities of clandestine officers.—
DAVID KLEPPER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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In September 2024, Vidalia Mills announced a rebrand and strategic capital raise to secure financial health and support growth.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Feb. 2025
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Entrepreneurs can tap into this growing market by offering services such as virtual fitness coaching, nutritional consulting, and stress management programs.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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The court dismissed the case for a number of reasons but devoted the bulk of its decision to explaining that the Army’s medical fitness regulation was not reviewable by the court.—
Natalie Shibley / Made by History,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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Ancient Egyptians associated pleasant odors not only with cleanliness and purity, but the bodies of deities themselves.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
14 Feb. 2025
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Make sure the cleanliness lasts by lining your sleeves and drawers with the ALIUNI Shelf Liner.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hygiene. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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