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
Nothing—not my Indian upbringing, not my contribution to Indian letters, not my ageing mother and grandmother—could save me.
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Aatish Taseer, Time, 15 July 2025
Over more than two minutes, Morris talks about his upbringing in a home with a single mother and in a family with deep ties to Kentucky (several family members were in the audience at his rally with Kirk).
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 July 2025
Her dreamy, ambient sound explores American Gothic themes, drawing on her own upbringing in the Southern Baptist church.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Despite a challenging upbringing and dropping out of high school, Munoz found solace and purpose in dance.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 6 July 2025
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Aatish Taseer, Time, 15 July 2025
Over more than two minutes, Morris talks about his upbringing in a home with a single mother and in a family with deep ties to Kentucky (several family members were in the audience at his rally with Kirk).
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 July 2025
Her dreamy, ambient sound explores American Gothic themes, drawing on her own upbringing in the Southern Baptist church.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Despite a challenging upbringing and dropping out of high school, Munoz found solace and purpose in dance.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbringing
Noun
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Matchmakers at the agency must collect a wide variety of information to take into consideration, such as lifestyle choices and politics, parenting preferences, age ranges and other aspects of life such as smoking, drinking and tattoos.—
Ramal Nasim,
Kansas City Star,
18 July 2025
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In parenting, tech is already expanding: AI tutors and robotic companions support learning in dual-income or single-parent households.—
Frank Diana,
Time,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Several years later, the duo are navigating the early stages of parenthood.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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By doing so, growing companies not only attract top talent but also retain high-performing employees whose loyalty and dedication are strengthened through thoughtful support during parenthood.—
Will Fan,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Upbringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbringing. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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