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
In today’s environment, these aren't just management hygiene—they're strategic levers.
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Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Cleaning products, ranging from laundry detergents to dishwasher pods, play a crucial role in everyday life by taking care of our cleanliness and hygiene needs.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2025
Keep It Clean Governance plans, operational readiness and corporate hygiene were also top-of-mind for investors at this year’s conference.
—Niven R. Narain, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Good sleep hygiene: A regular sleep schedule and a relaxing bedtime routine can promote good quality sleep.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025
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Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Cleaning products, ranging from laundry detergents to dishwasher pods, play a crucial role in everyday life by taking care of our cleanliness and hygiene needs.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2025
Keep It Clean Governance plans, operational readiness and corporate hygiene were also top-of-mind for investors at this year’s conference.
—Niven R. Narain, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Good sleep hygiene: A regular sleep schedule and a relaxing bedtime routine can promote good quality sleep.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hygiene
Noun
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Since January the Trump administration has slashed federal funding for research projects centered on equity, health disparities and marginalized communities.—
Angel Algarin,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2025
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Save the Children, one of UNICEF’s major last-mile distributors, typically gives out emergency therapeutic food at clinics where mothers can also give birth and take their infants for health screenings.—
Hana Kiros,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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Regardless, that doesn’t stop many doctors, fitness professionals, and physical therapists from recommending Epsom salts in the treatment of muscle pain and fatigue.—
Alice Nardiotti,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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Store your gardening tools, cushions, fitness equipment, toys and other items in the interior.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Different people have different levels of cleanliness and expectations about household responsibilities.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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Studios can vary wildly in accessibility, price, cleanliness, equipment, instruction and community cultivation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hygiene. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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