as in birth
the act or instance of being born
my father and grandparents were proud observers of my nativity
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Recent Examples of nativity
Over the Christmas season, as much of the world marked the birth of Jesus Christ, Islam’s cousin was killed in an airstrike less than 100 kilometers from Bethlehem, the city of Christ’s nativity.
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Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
There is a large-scale nativity, Dickens-era carolers and the lighting of the tree, among other features.
—Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 26 Dec. 2024
War, financial anxiety and political unpredictability plaguing many nations are clouding this year's Christmas celebrations as nativity scenes go up.
—Russell Contreras, Axios, 25 Dec. 2024
There were two nativity scene mangers in my grandparents’ home.
—Doris Bittar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2024
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Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
There is a large-scale nativity, Dickens-era carolers and the lighting of the tree, among other features.
—Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 26 Dec. 2024
War, financial anxiety and political unpredictability plaguing many nations are clouding this year's Christmas celebrations as nativity scenes go up.
—Russell Contreras, Axios, 25 Dec. 2024
There were two nativity scene mangers in my grandparents’ home.
—Doris Bittar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nativity
birth
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Women will learn what bodily changes to expect after giving birth, how to prepare for childbirth and how to maximize recovery.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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Morgan, who is seven-and-a half-months pregnant with their first child, a boy, is expected to give birth on August 20th.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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“Nativity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nativity. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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