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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These forces include: • Home Country Culture: The leadership instincts shaped by upbringing and career.
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Tom Roberts, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
In an excerpt published by People, Hanks writes about her turbulent upbringing, the aftermath of her parents’ divorce and her quest to understand her mom.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
Several residents indulge in a well-deserved day off, and additional details about Danny and her sister Harper’s upbringing are revealed.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
There's really no reason for Rick to ask about Jim's kids except for White Lotus creator Mike White to draw our attention to the differences between Rick's upbringing and that of Jim's daughters.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 31 Mar. 2025
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Tom Roberts, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
In an excerpt published by People, Hanks writes about her turbulent upbringing, the aftermath of her parents’ divorce and her quest to understand her mom.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
Several residents indulge in a well-deserved day off, and additional details about Danny and her sister Harper’s upbringing are revealed.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
There's really no reason for Rick to ask about Jim's kids except for White Lotus creator Mike White to draw our attention to the differences between Rick's upbringing and that of Jim's daughters.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for upbringing
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“Upbringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbringing. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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