as in rearing
the way a child is raised; the care and teaching given to a child by parents or other people
—usually singular
My wife had a very sheltered upbringing. His grandmother saw to his upbringing.
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Recent Examples of upbringing
Kehrer’s parents lived in Burundi, which was hit by civil war for 12 years between 1993 and 2005, and Rwanda, and his upbringing played a big role in his philanthropy today.
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Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 10 May 2025
His music was a perfect blend of country and Tejano/Mexican influence, largely inspired by his Hispanic upbringing in Texas.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 10 May 2025
This commitment to giving back stems from his own upbringing in Philadelphia.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 May 2025
Kaja Sokola told the courtroom about her life before meeting Weinstein, including her upbringing in Wroclaw, Poland.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbringing
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Modern parenting often requires navigating dietary restrictions, allergies, and the pressures of social media and peer parenting culture.—
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Jessica Biel took some parenting notes from her experience on The Better Sister.—
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Asked whether parenthood had changed her creatively, Lawrence nodded.—
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The journey to parenthood has been a long time coming for Michael and Abbey, who have celebrated countless milestones together since high school.—
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“Upbringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbringing. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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