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 Naturally, given the setting, the conversation turns to the inmates’ inadequate access to hygiene and beauty products. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026 There have been reports of crew stress and poor mental health, as well as supply shortages, including food and hygiene products. — Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 The carrier endured a record 265 uninterrupted days at sea, and its extended deployment drew national attention following reports of crew stress and poor mental health, as well as supply shortages, including food and hygiene products. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 The Coralville Community Food Pantry, for example, provides free groceries, personal hygiene supplies, and pet food to residents of surrounding counties. — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hygiene

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Noun

Calorie reduction reliably improves health and lifespan in many organisms, including yeast, worms, flies and rodents.

— Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Trump did not appear to be aware of the NIH's existing office of women's health research.

— Dan Diamond, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of health

Noun

But, even for them, there are no guarantees their fitness will last a lifetime.

— Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
And those striving for zest under these circumstances may benefit from assistance from a mental health professional like a psychologist, a physical health provider like a physician, or a personal trainer or fitness instructor.

— Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of fitness

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The nod to purity emphasized the paint brand’s relationship to cleanliness and virtue, and possibly other notions of bigotry.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
Flies and ants in food, safety issues and cleanliness were common problems inside nine Miami-Dade and Broward restaurants closed by inspection.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of cleanliness

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