Thesaurus results for NATIVITY

nativity

noun

nə-ˈti-və-tē

Definition of nativity next

as in birth

the act or instance of being born my father and grandparents were proud observers of my nativity

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of nativity Associate Pastor Isabel Marquez said the message behind the nativity was intentional. —

Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 16 Dec. 2025 Around this time of the year, many homes are adorned with twinkling lights, candy canes, reindeer, nativity scenes and more. —

Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 12 Dec. 2025 The display features hundreds of lights, festive wreaths, a nativity scene, large nutcrackers and even a nod to their late family members. —

Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025 Father Stephen Josoma declined an interview with WBZ-TV for this story but told us off camera that the church has long created a nativity scene that speaks to a current humanitarian issue facing the country. —

Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nativity

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nativity

birth

Noun

Beneficiaries who were born between the 21st and the last day of their birth month are set to receive their monthly Social Security benefit on Wednesday, June 24, according to the SSA’s payment calendar.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 22 June 2026
Aemon married his aunt, Jocelyn Baratheon, and gave birth to a daughter, Rhaenys Targaryen (Eve Best), who frequently appeared in House of the Dragon until her death in season 2.

— Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026