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
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
The Archdiocese of Boston is clashing with a church in Dedham, Massachusetts over a nativity scene with an anti-ICE message.
—Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025
There will be hundreds of creches (nativity displays) from around the world, a live nativity with live animals and refreshments.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nativity
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
The Archdiocese of Boston is clashing with a church in Dedham, Massachusetts over a nativity scene with an anti-ICE message.
—Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025
There will be hundreds of creches (nativity displays) from around the world, a live nativity with live animals and refreshments.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nativity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nativity
birth
Noun
-
On 17th anniversary of his birth, Larios captured his first San Diego Masters title, pinning Poway’s undersized Lewis Fofanah in 2 minutes, 38 seconds to win the 285-pound title Saturday afternoon semifinal at Olympian High School.—
Kevin J. Farmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
-
Her husband’s mother died at the age of 36 after giving birth to her fifth child while being forced to live at the Santa Anita racetrack in Arcadia, California, during the war, Tonko Doi said.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Nativity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nativity. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
