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
See All Example Sentences for hygiene
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hygiene
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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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What are your personal challenges with the maternal health system?—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
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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That is not about cleanliness; that is about respect, or in this case, a lack of it.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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An entire division of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that oversees the cleanliness of cruise ships was apparently let go, as were staff managing the CDC’s Freedom of Information Act requests.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hygiene. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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