upbringing
noun
up·bring·ing
ˈəp-ˌbriŋ-iŋ 
: early training
especially
: a particular way of bringing up a child
had a strict upbringing
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Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor apologized Wednesday for publicly criticizing Justice Brett Kavanaugh over a ruling on immigration stops — and seeming to imply that her conservative colleague's views were shaped by an out-of-touch upbringing.
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Joe Walsh, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The little bit of context added by diving into his musical upbringing goes a long way.
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What was your upbringing that shaped your life today?
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Joe Walsh, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The little bit of context added by diving into his musical upbringing goes a long way.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 15 Apr. 2026
Lizzy reflects on how their upbringing normalized bold, exaggerated aesthetics—from their mother's stage glamour to their father's own experimental looks.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
What was your upbringing that shaped your life today?
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for upbringing
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“Upbringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upbringing. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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upbringing
noun
up·bring·ing
ˈəp-ˌbriŋ-iŋ
: the process or way of bringing up and training
had a strict upbringing
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