birthplaces

plural of birthplace
as in cradles
a place of origin Montgomery, Alabama, is considered the birthplace of the civil rights movement

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Recent Examples of birthplaces WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said states can be diverse in ways that are not always immediately apparent, including differences in residents' ages, birthplaces, languages, jobs and family structures. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 More than simply a source of beans — the Yergacheffe variety is popular — Yemen is often considered one of coffee’s historic birthplaces. — Christopher Hassiotis, AJC.com, 18 June 2026 These are the birthplaces of vast amounts of planets. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 June 2026 Those who live near their birthplaces can visit the local vital statistics office, but staffing shortages and escalating demand for REAL IDs have caused significant backlogs in some states. — Julie Carr Smyth, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026 Those who live near their birthplaces can visit the local vital statistics office, but staffing shortages and escalating demand for Real IDs have caused significant backlogs in some states. — Julie Carr Smyth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026 For Jacques, the rich, layered visuals of the music video mirror the multifaceted global legacy of mariachi, a tradition rooted in his native Guadalajara, one of the birthplaces of mariachi music. — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026 People living far from their birthplaces face long-distance bureaucratic hurdles to get them. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026 Their children’s birthplaces reflect their father’s journeyman status in the NFL, having started in at least one game for a record nine different teams during his 17-year career. — Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for birthplaces
Noun
  • Soft, dynamic cushioning cradles your feet with every step while providing maximum support, providing transition assistance between launch and landing.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Egypt, one of the word’s cradles of civilization, is also a vibrant, modern country.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • The work in communities across the country — in the backyards of teams and in players’ hometowns — has remained ongoing.
    — Mike Jones, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • For many of us LGBTQ+ folks, becoming ourselves meant moving away from our hometowns to find acceptance in a big city nearby or perhaps a different region of the country.
    — Hunter Kelly, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026

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“Birthplaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birthplaces. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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