upbringing
noun
up·bring·ing
ˈəp-ˌbriŋ-iŋ 
: early training
especially
: a particular way of bringing up a child
had a strict upbringing
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Ostrow said her cooking is inspired by her French upbringing and unpretentious, family-style dining.
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
Nothing in his upbringing had prepared him for the experience of having a trans daughter.
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Lennon's notoriously troubled upbringing was marred by paternal abandonment, frequent moves, and the sudden death of those closest to him, including his estranged mother Julia.
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
Nothing in his upbringing had prepared him for the experience of having a trans daughter.
—D. Watkins, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
Lennon's notoriously troubled upbringing was marred by paternal abandonment, frequent moves, and the sudden death of those closest to him, including his estranged mother Julia.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The book often details in a humorous way how his upbringing affected his many relationships — both romantically and professionally.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for upbringing
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“Upbringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upbringing. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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upbringing
noun
up·bring·ing
ˈəp-ˌbriŋ-iŋ
: the process or way of bringing up and training
had a strict upbringing
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