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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The man called Jelly Roll explained his genre-mashing musical proclivities as an outgrowth of his upbringing in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024
From her upbringing to her work, here’s everything to know about Anna Strout and her relationship with the actor.
—Adam England, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
Inspired by Garland’s upbringing as the son of a political cartoonist, the film opens as a coalition of states known as the Western Forces wage a multi-front campaign against the U.S. government and its fascist-leaning president (Nick Offerman).
—Elaina Patton, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024
Silencing The authors go further to note that, in stepping away from one’s religious upbringing, many individuals face significant barriers when attempting to share their experiences and seek validation from others.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Yoshiki’s involvement in philanthropy encompasses a diverse range of causes, with his family and upbringing being core influences.
—Jeff Benjamin, Variety, 27 Mar. 2024
Booster’s upbringing as a Korean American adoptee from the midwest is infused into Nicholas’ arc this season, a touching inclusion that, Booster admits, was a bit nerve-racking to put on screen.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2024
Beyoncé is continuing to change the game with Cowboy Carter, an expansive, genre-mixing exploration of the singer’s upbringing, heritage and musical influences that arrived promptly at midnight Friday (March 29).
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2024
For many, especially those deeply entrenched in their religious upbringing, this process of deconstruction can be isolating and disorienting.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024
From her upbringing to her work, here’s everything to know about Anna Strout and her relationship with the actor.
—Adam England, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
Inspired by Garland’s upbringing as the son of a political cartoonist, the film opens as a coalition of states known as the Western Forces wage a multi-front campaign against the U.S. government and its fascist-leaning president (Nick Offerman).
—Elaina Patton, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024
Silencing The authors go further to note that, in stepping away from one’s religious upbringing, many individuals face significant barriers when attempting to share their experiences and seek validation from others.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Yoshiki’s involvement in philanthropy encompasses a diverse range of causes, with his family and upbringing being core influences.
—Jeff Benjamin, Variety, 27 Mar. 2024
Booster’s upbringing as a Korean American adoptee from the midwest is infused into Nicholas’ arc this season, a touching inclusion that, Booster admits, was a bit nerve-racking to put on screen.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2024
Beyoncé is continuing to change the game with Cowboy Carter, an expansive, genre-mixing exploration of the singer’s upbringing, heritage and musical influences that arrived promptly at midnight Friday (March 29).
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2024
For many, especially those deeply entrenched in their religious upbringing, this process of deconstruction can be isolating and disorienting.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
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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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