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
In the campaign video, the Philadelphia native reminisces about the joys of her convivial upbringing.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
However the city location still leans heavily on the chef’s upbringing in Bornholm.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
Now, a second bottling has been unveiled, featuring a label designed by Sonoma graphic artist Blanca Molina that pays homage to her Mexican roots and California upbringing.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
My upbringing could not have been more different.
—Meehika Barua, Time, 29 May 2026
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
However the city location still leans heavily on the chef’s upbringing in Bornholm.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
Now, a second bottling has been unveiled, featuring a label designed by Sonoma graphic artist Blanca Molina that pays homage to her Mexican roots and California upbringing.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
My upbringing could not have been more different.
—Meehika Barua, Time, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbringing
Noun
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Cold-water releases can also help prevent rivers from heating up to lethal temperatures during critical spawning, rearing and migration periods.—
Eric Palkovacs,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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Cultural differences on child-rearing take an extreme turn when child-protection services become involved, and the divisions reflect a bigger battle between conservative and progressive values.—
Miranda Murray,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Resilience has become one of those parenting buzzwords that shows up everywhere—in school mission statements, on social media, and in conversations about preparing kids for the real world.—
Parents,
Parents,
30 May 2026
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But among the six siblings, it could be said that Maddox has led the way in making a statement about Pitt’s parenting.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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The Colemans’ experience of parenthood began with six weeks in the NICU and multiple surgeries.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Showing Claude and Danny weighing the pros and cons of parenthood while Ginny struggles to cope with single motherhood is a fun contrast.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Several people spoke at town council meetings last June and December to convince the council to amend the town’s flag code to allow for a Pride flag raising.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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And what a voice — what an instrument of razing and of raising.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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“Upbringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbringing. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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