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
The film highlights the importance of menstrual hygiene and underlines the importance of breaking the taboo around the subject of female hygiene.
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Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Plastic isn’t the only choice for oral hygiene products.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 20 Feb. 2025
By integrating stethoscope hygiene procedures that align with hand hygiene, health care providers are holding health care institutions accountable for patient safety.
—Diskcover, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
International humanitarian law further defines minimum conditions of detention covering accommodation, food, clothing, hygiene and medical care that prisoners of war are to be provided with.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hygiene
Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Plastic isn’t the only choice for oral hygiene products.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 20 Feb. 2025
By integrating stethoscope hygiene procedures that align with hand hygiene, health care providers are holding health care institutions accountable for patient safety.
—Diskcover, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
International humanitarian law further defines minimum conditions of detention covering accommodation, food, clothing, hygiene and medical care that prisoners of war are to be provided with.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hygiene
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hygiene
Noun
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His fitness regime and weight-lifting were replaced by physical therapy and health attendants.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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Authorities also took health records, two cellphones and a monthly planner, according to the inventory.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Vance’s family used her fitness Instagram page to deliver the news of her death.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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No experience is necessary and all fitness levels are welcome.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Minor rusting can impact the cleanliness of the dishes, while major rusting can lead to leaks and flooding.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were rated 27th with one of the major negatives perceived to be the cleanliness of the locker room.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hygiene. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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