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
From surprise giveaways to covering tuition, Kodak’s commitment to giving back is deeply rooted in his upbringing and personal experiences.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The menu was created by executive chef Fernanda Serrano and takes cues from her upbringing in Mexico, with cuisine highlights like pink mole and pulpo pibil.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Ostrow said her cooking is inspired by her French upbringing and unpretentious, family-style dining.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
Nothing in his upbringing had prepared him for the experience of having a trans daughter.
—D. Watkins, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The menu was created by executive chef Fernanda Serrano and takes cues from her upbringing in Mexico, with cuisine highlights like pink mole and pulpo pibil.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Ostrow said her cooking is inspired by her French upbringing and unpretentious, family-style dining.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
Nothing in his upbringing had prepared him for the experience of having a trans daughter.
—D. Watkins, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbringing
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Despite their fame, the actors, who welcomed their son in 2010 and daughter in 2018, take a hands-on approach to parenting.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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In their messages, O’Keefe and Read discussed their strained relationship, troubles with parenting and plans to see one another.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Throughout its nearly seven-year run, The Conners took fans on an emotional rollercoaster, filled with both happy and sad tears, as the family navigated death, budding romances, parenthood, marital issues and financial hardships.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Addressing the maternal health crisis means addressing its economic dimensions too and pushing for insurance reforms that cover fertility treatments, for workplace policies that support women through pregnancy and parenthood, for childcare solutions that don’t bankrupt families.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Upbringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbringing. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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