as in sterile
free from filth, infection, or dangers to health
the nurse made sure that everything in the room was sanitary so that the baby wouldn't get sick
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Recent Examples of sanitary
From more sanitary and reliable health care products to light-weight (and hence energy efficient) infrastructure, plastics have been just as transformative in their benefits to humanity as bronze or copper or iron.
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Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
This is sanitary by comparison.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Half of the world’s population has no access to sanitary toilets.
—Syd S. Peng, Boston Herald, 8 Aug. 2025
Dining Alone Dear Dining: The smacking sounds, while frustrating, are a different issue from his sanitary habits, so address them separately.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 24 July 2025
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Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
This is sanitary by comparison.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Half of the world’s population has no access to sanitary toilets.
—Syd S. Peng, Boston Herald, 8 Aug. 2025
Dining Alone Dear Dining: The smacking sounds, while frustrating, are a different issue from his sanitary habits, so address them separately.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanitary
Adjective
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But this more robust communications channel is quite welcome after decades of sterile chatbots and IVR that fail to offer a realistic experience to those trying to reach the top brass of any company anywhere.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The sterile cockpit rule prohibits pilots from engaging in conversations unrelated to operating the aircraft when flying below 10,000 feet.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For starters, the convenient silicone tip makes for more hygienic application that doesn't involve dipping your finger into a pot.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
9 Sep. 2025
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This model is known for its deep-cleaning performance and hygienic bin emptying and includes a two-year warranty.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Sanitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanitary. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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