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
While this figure also includes applications like nonwoven hygiene products and specialty paper, the report notes that the demand for staple fiber—primarily used for apparel and home textiles—is specifically seeing a demand lift.
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Carved In Blue, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2025
Practice healthy sleep hygiene habits, such as going to bed at the same time every night and turning off electronics an hour before bedtime.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
Of course, the essentials like groceries, hygiene and cleaning products aren't part of the rule—and spending for emergencies is also fine.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Much of this is due to societal advances such as vaccines, antibiotics, public health infrastructure, sanitation, hygiene, earlier diagnoses, and increased public awareness about health and longevity.
—Julia Craven, Popular Science, 30 Jan. 2025
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Carved In Blue, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2025
Practice healthy sleep hygiene habits, such as going to bed at the same time every night and turning off electronics an hour before bedtime.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
Of course, the essentials like groceries, hygiene and cleaning products aren't part of the rule—and spending for emergencies is also fine.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Much of this is due to societal advances such as vaccines, antibiotics, public health infrastructure, sanitation, hygiene, earlier diagnoses, and increased public awareness about health and longevity.
—Julia Craven, Popular Science, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hygiene
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However, Leica and Chevy will still be around to spread warmth and cheer with Leica planning to serve the health system as an ambassador, making visits for special events and fundraising activities, and Chevy hoping to visit his friends from time to time as an official ambassador.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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In great health and a good eater and sleeper, Skylar is learning to advocate for herself and how to express her feelings when something is bothering her.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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The home’s lower level is a full-sized finished basement with 10-foot-high ceilings and custom lighting, along with a bedroom, fitness room, bar/kitchen, game room and storage.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Sports & Fitness Industry Association is a global trade association of manufacturers, retailers, and brands in the sports products and fitness industry.—
Todd Smith,
Sportico.com,
7 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 21 Feb. 2025.
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