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
Those who worked with Borlaug often noted his practical mindset and steady determination, traits shaped by his upbringing in northeast Iowa.
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Kate Levasseur, Des Moines Register, 29 Mar. 2026
However, this rigorous standard aligns with her upbringing in 1950s Compton, where her parents kept an organic vegetable garden long before the term was fashionable.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
And more often than not, there’s a very bad upbringing.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Partnering with restaurateur Brandon Blanchard, Brown’s second concept draws on his Trinidadian, Jamaican, and African roots coupled with his Southern upbringing.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
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Kate Levasseur, Des Moines Register, 29 Mar. 2026
However, this rigorous standard aligns with her upbringing in 1950s Compton, where her parents kept an organic vegetable garden long before the term was fashionable.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
And more often than not, there’s a very bad upbringing.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Partnering with restaurateur Brandon Blanchard, Brown’s second concept draws on his Trinidadian, Jamaican, and African roots coupled with his Southern upbringing.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbringing
Noun
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Being taught society’s standard eating rituals, so as not to disgust others by violating them, was certainly a useful part of ordinary child-rearing.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Being incredibly prescriptive about child-rearing in that way can arguably be harmful because children are their own people, and part of growing up is making mistakes.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
25 Mar. 2026
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Millennials have a parenting style that has created the next generation of more self-aware children—kids who will become Gen-Z parents in the next coming decade.—
Brianne Hogan,
Parents,
5 Apr. 2026
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The records indicate ongoing proceedings, including hearings related to custody, parenting time and scheduling conferences.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen have officially entered parenthood, welcoming their first little one.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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It’s collected alongside Mills’ other works, which share the poignant throughline of parenthood and bittersweet hope for the future, plus story notes for further context.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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There will be a raising of a fire engine ladder to the sixth floor, accompanied by FDNY bagpipes.—
Christina Ray Stanton,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
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There was no raising of the voice.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2026
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