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
The trip recalled their own upbringing in a Chinese town where their grandfather walked miles to fill 5-gallon water jugs.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2025
Keenan draws her interest in the environment from her upbringing in Easton, Connecticut.
—Alexandra Bregman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Social media manager Still looking for his first because... a strict upbringing taught him to wait for the right person.
—EW.com, 31 July 2025
Her captivating drawl showcases her upbringing in Adams, Tennessee.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 31 July 2025
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2025
Keenan draws her interest in the environment from her upbringing in Easton, Connecticut.
—Alexandra Bregman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Social media manager Still looking for his first because... a strict upbringing taught him to wait for the right person.
—EW.com, 31 July 2025
Her captivating drawl showcases her upbringing in Adams, Tennessee.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbringing
Noun
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Or perhaps the novel is too neat a form to easily reflect mother’s messy experiences in the early days of parenting.—
Ellyn Gaydos
August 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Aug. 2025
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By Jones is a writer with a strong focus on health, parenting, disability, and feminism.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Fifty Shades of Grey actor always looked forward to parenthood.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Having always been drawn to the majestic appearance of black cats, her path to cat parenthood was somewhat unexpected.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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“Upbringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbringing. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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