HYGIENE Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

hygiene

noun

Definition of hygiene

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 The district also warned customers not to drink or use cloudy or dirty water for food preparation or personal hygiene. — Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026 In 2023, Florida passed a law authorizing school districts to make menstrual hygiene products available, at no charge, in schools. — Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 Other Preventative Aphid Control Good garden hygiene, even during the fall and winter months, is crucial for minimizing harborage areas for both overwintering aphid eggs and adults, according to Crumbley. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026 Profile completeness, review generation, citation hygiene and location page quality can’t be a one-time project. — Vin Sonpal, Forbes.com, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hygiene

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Noun

The health benefits it is meant to finance aren’t one-time expenses, after all.

— Ramesh Ponnuru, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Those effects compound quickly in health systems already under strain.

— Ruby Wang, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of health

Noun

There is no wellness experience too niche for the center which offers a hair salon, nail bar, yoga studio, fitness room and Pilates classes with the hip boutique studio The Beat, opening onto a panoramic terrace.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
The Nevada Independent reports that Lombardo’s campaign has used those issues to question Ford’s fitness, while Ford says the clemency matter followed procedure and disputes the criticism.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of fitness

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This is not the first time the cleanliness of the hot springs facilities has raised concern.

— Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026
Rodents, roaches and failing at proper handwashing and basic cleanliness caused seven South Florida restaurants to fail inspection over the last nine days.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of cleanliness

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