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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Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa — the first speaker, as drawn by lot — spoke of his upbringing in a home riven by alcoholism and domestic violence.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
The song went on to inspire a 2018 movie of the same name, which chronicled Millard’s tumultuous upbringing and grossed a staggering $86 million worldwide on a $7 million budget.
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Yet, anchored in an upbringing that taught emotional awareness, these generations are more likely to reach out for help.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 Feb. 2026
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Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 22 Feb. 2026
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa — the first speaker, as drawn by lot — spoke of his upbringing in a home riven by alcoholism and domestic violence.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
The song went on to inspire a 2018 movie of the same name, which chronicled Millard’s tumultuous upbringing and grossed a staggering $86 million worldwide on a $7 million budget.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Yet, anchored in an upbringing that taught emotional awareness, these generations are more likely to reach out for help.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for upbringing
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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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