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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His Southside Queens upbringing was an allure for many of his fans.
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2024
Baker clearly respects and admires Ani, and looks with rueful empathy at the severe orders and fearsome threats under which the three tough guys labor, the harsh yet frivolous upbringing that has left Vanya a terrified emotional baby.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2024
Graham’s drunkenness gives Dorman the opportunity to play volatile, while Emily’s family upbringing lets Torv shade her character with enigmatic potential.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley is opening up about her upbringing.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2024
Baker clearly respects and admires Ani, and looks with rueful empathy at the severe orders and fearsome threats under which the three tough guys labor, the harsh yet frivolous upbringing that has left Vanya a terrified emotional baby.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2024
Graham’s drunkenness gives Dorman the opportunity to play volatile, while Emily’s family upbringing lets Torv shade her character with enigmatic potential.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley is opening up about her upbringing.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Upbringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbringing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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