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Recent Examples of cleanliness
Simple tasks like tackling odors, dirt, and grime don't require much time or effort but can significantly impact your home's cleanliness.
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Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas ship, which premiered in 2001, ranked high in the CDC's list — proving that age is not necessarily linked to cleanliness.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The Harvard Law analysis points out that the loose language of the bill could have other consequences, maybe even gutting some state safety, labeling and cleanliness standards.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The needles were also renewed every three hours to maintain their sharpness and cleanliness.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
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Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas ship, which premiered in 2001, ranked high in the CDC's list — proving that age is not necessarily linked to cleanliness.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The Harvard Law analysis points out that the loose language of the bill could have other consequences, maybe even gutting some state safety, labeling and cleanliness standards.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The needles were also renewed every three hours to maintain their sharpness and cleanliness.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleanliness
Noun
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Mexico pivoted to sending humanitarian aid, including food and hygiene products.—
Andrea Rodríguez,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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The firm in San Jose, California notes that neglect can include failing to meet basic needs such as hygiene.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Last week, Narges was finally allowed a brief visit with her sister and two lawyers, who were alarmed at how rapidly her health had deteriorated.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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From moldy cheese to meat sitting out overnight, health inspectors in Missouri and Kansas found numerous violations at Kansas City-area restaurants in the last two weeks.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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A day with the Buttigieges is a never-ending succession of wholesomeness.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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Dees was the epitome of wholesomeness.—
Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Cleanliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleanliness. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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