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
Working on sleep hygiene to improve sleep overall is also a good idea.
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Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
Inspectors found multiple areas of risk for cross-contamination, multiple sanitation failures, poor employee hygiene and extensive disrepair at the restaurant, according to the report.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 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
Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
Inspectors found multiple areas of risk for cross-contamination, multiple sanitation failures, poor employee hygiene and extensive disrepair at the restaurant, according to the report.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 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
Noun
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When using commercial pet food recommendations, always adjust based on your pet's age, activity level, and health status.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Biden administration received intense criticism of an intentional effort to hide his health decline.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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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 16 Apr. 2025.
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