regimen
noun
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Being but humble lexicographers, we cannot say whether an apple a day truly keeps the doctor away, but as far as regimens go, one could do a lot worse than snackin’ on a McIntosh. Regimen, which usually refers to a system of rules or guidelines—often for living a healthy life or taking a regular dose of exercise—comes ultimately from a Latin verb, regere, meaning “to direct.” Regere led in apple-pie order to the English word regimen, first by way of the Latin noun regimen, meaning “steering” or “control,” and then via the Medieval Latin regimen, referring to a set of rules. Other regere descendants fell further from the tree, including correct, erect, region, rule, and surge. Be sure not to confuse regimen with another of its kin, regiment, which refers to a military unit, as doing so could upset the apple cart.
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Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
There is no cure for rosacea, but keeping up with a skin care regimen can help keep the symptoms at bay.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 24 Apr. 2024
Today, multivitamins have become a staple in the daily health regimen of millions worldwide.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 10 Apr. 2024
Studies show that this natural oil is made up mostly of fatty acids, like lauric acid, myristic acid, and linoleic acid, and provides a lot of benefits when used in cooking or our hair care and skincare regimens.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
The mom of three often documents her regimen on Instagram, including intense boxing sessions, hiking, weightlifting and golf.
—Nasha Smith, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
Lip-Care Regimens Lip care has also become a substantiated step in the skin care regimen.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Viewers appreciated the behind-the-scenes looks at training regimens and cutting weight.
—Emmanuel Morgan, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
This personalized strategy, combined with her focus on creating a sustainable home care regimen, has garnered a loyal clientele and a reputation for excellence in the industry.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Regimen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regimen. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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