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

The Romans spent hours at their elaborate bathhouse complexes, but not everyone equated cleanliness with virtue …—

Sara Ivry

This 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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Unlike many other establishments in the country, Starbucks stores win out as important meeting points with their uniform experience: pleasant interiors, comfortable seating, cleanliness and friendly staff. —

Eunice Yoon, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024 More to Know: Made in Japan, this curler comes with precision pads that can be easily replaced with the brand’s pads to ensure cleanliness. —

Kiana Murden, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024 Their comprehensive suite includes managing facility cleanliness and ensuring adherence to health and safety guidelines. —

Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 18 Sep. 2024 Many who packed a community meeting Monday were concerned about cleanliness and drug use and erratic behavior by encampment residents as well as their living conditions, particularly with another Chicago winter approaching. —

Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 5 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cleanliness