as in sanitary
free from filth, infection, or dangers to health
food packaging done under rigidly hygienic conditions
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Recent Examples of hygienic
Stainless steel is much more hygienic than plastic, which can easily harbor harmful bacteria and cause problems like cat acne.
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Molly Higgins, Wired News, 11 Apr. 2025
These pros are finally settling the debate and sharing the most hygienic way to flush your toilet.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
The researchers claim that introducing microbes from Earth could potentially reinforce the microbial community on the ISS without posing any hygienic risks to astronauts.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 27 Feb. 2025
The texture is rich, so a little goes a long way; use a spatula to keep things hygienic and scoop out the necessary amount.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
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Molly Higgins, Wired News, 11 Apr. 2025
These pros are finally settling the debate and sharing the most hygienic way to flush your toilet.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
The researchers claim that introducing microbes from Earth could potentially reinforce the microbial community on the ISS without posing any hygienic risks to astronauts.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 27 Feb. 2025
The texture is rich, so a little goes a long way; use a spatula to keep things hygienic and scoop out the necessary amount.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hygienic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hygienic
Adjective
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Each kit contains 14 essential items, including soap, shampoo, reusable sanitary pads, toothbrushes and toothpaste, nail clippers, towels and water storage containers.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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In other words, a lack of sanitary and dependable water systems can jeopardize lives which may deter utilities from partnering with water technology startups, no matter how innovative and cost-effective their solution may be.—
Jamil Wyne,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Recently, 26 previously unknown bacterial species were discovered in NASA clean rooms — some of the most sterile places humanity has built, designed to prevent spacecraft from carrying unwanted microbes to other planetary bodies.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
21 May 2025
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Why does every waiting room look like some sterile IKEA?—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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“Hygienic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hygienic. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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