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
Not bringing that into the house probably seems hygienic to him.
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Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
The multi-layer filter helps keep out any bits of food or gunk, and the stainless steel tray is easy to wipe clean and more hygienic than plastic.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 10 June 2025
The outdoor splash park will have 15 interactive features from gentle jets to fountains to misting stations while also designed for safety with non-slip surfaces and other hygienic protections.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Apr. 2025
Pros: The packaging keeps the formula stable and is more hygienic than a jar
Cons: None
This nourishing formula is a favorite among dermatologists.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for hygienic
Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
The multi-layer filter helps keep out any bits of food or gunk, and the stainless steel tray is easy to wipe clean and more hygienic than plastic.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 10 June 2025
The outdoor splash park will have 15 interactive features from gentle jets to fountains to misting stations while also designed for safety with non-slip surfaces and other hygienic protections.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Apr. 2025
Pros: The packaging keeps the formula stable and is more hygienic than a jar
Cons: None
This nourishing formula is a favorite among dermatologists.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for hygienic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hygienic
Adjective
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Airplane seatback pockets are one of the least sanitary places on a plane, but skipping them also means leaving yourself with limited storage space—until now.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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In addition to Narcan, the machines also have socks, hand sanitizer, wipes and other sanitary items.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Back then, 600 million sterile flies were released each week, the NYT explains, and the fly was eliminated.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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This facility will have the capability to disperse sterile flies in Northern Mexico.—
Mandy Taheri
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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“Hygienic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hygienic. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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