cleanliness
noun
clean·li·ness
ˈklen-lē-nəs 
: the quality or state of being clean : the practice of keeping oneself or one's surroundings clean
Though a stale remark, it can hardly be said too often, that personal cleanliness is one of the necessary agents to health …—
Walt Whitman
Walt WhitmanThe Romans spent hours at their elaborate bathhouse complexes, but not everyone equated cleanliness with virtue …—Sara Ivry
Sara IvryThis cleanliness is necessary to ensure that no dust or particles end up on the silicon surface during the processing of the chip.—Robert J. Cone
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Scores were based on multiple benchmarks, including convenience of store hours and location, reliability of mobile app, store cleanliness and layout, staff helpfulness, and food quality and freshness.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Alabama Alabama saw notable complaints about cleanliness and food handling, though fewer pest reports than many other states on the list.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Cleaning your baseboards consistently not only improves the visual cleanliness of your home but can also impact your indoor air quality.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
Investment in store labor has also driven better cleanliness and inventory flow, according to the analyst.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Alabama Alabama saw notable complaints about cleanliness and food handling, though fewer pest reports than many other states on the list.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Cleaning your baseboards consistently not only improves the visual cleanliness of your home but can also impact your indoor air quality.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
Investment in store labor has also driven better cleanliness and inventory flow, according to the analyst.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cleanliness
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“Cleanliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cleanliness. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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