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 Kerrville Salvation Army has also requested donations of non-perishable foods, hygiene supplies, bleach, brooms, shovels, trash bags, diapers, socks, and baby wipes.
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Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2025
For most of our lives, body odor stems from sweat, bacteria and dead skin, which can be addressed with basic hygiene.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
Violations included unsanitary conditions, improper food storage, and poor hygiene practices.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Prioritize solitude, rest, and spiritual hygiene this month.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
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Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2025
For most of our lives, body odor stems from sweat, bacteria and dead skin, which can be addressed with basic hygiene.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
Violations included unsanitary conditions, improper food storage, and poor hygiene practices.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Prioritize solitude, rest, and spiritual hygiene this month.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hygiene
Noun
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The polyphenols serve as food for the microbes, which break them down to produce byproducts that benefit your gut health.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
22 July 2025
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While a formal cause of death has not been announced, Osbourne dealt with numerous health issues in the final years of his life.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
22 July 2025
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In addition to her fitness pursuits, Bitner flaunted her pastry-making skills and regularly shared photos of her decorative cakes.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The best rebounder trampolines have become a favorite among fitness pros and physical therapists for low-impact cardio that’s surprisingly effective.—
Jordan Galloway,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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That includes several Blue Flag beaches, an organization that finds and awards coastal stretches for their sustainability and cleanliness, like Ai Helis Beach, Ammes Beach, Aragia Beach, and Makris Gialos Beach.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
18 July 2025
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Shop cleanliness and air quality, which are often ignored in tool design, are front and center with their GYRO AIR dust collection system.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 July 2025
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“Hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hygiene. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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