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
The Archdiocese of Boston is clashing with a church in Dedham, Massachusetts over a nativity scene with an anti-ICE message.
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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
HOAs may restrict nativity scenes, menorahs, crosses and other religious items as long as the rule is content-neutral; focused on size, placement or safety — not the message; and evenly enforced or applied the same way to everyone.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 2 Dec. 2025
There will be a large-scale nativity, Dickens-era carolers and the nightly lighting of the tree, among other features.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025
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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
HOAs may restrict nativity scenes, menorahs, crosses and other religious items as long as the rule is content-neutral; focused on size, placement or safety — not the message; and evenly enforced or applied the same way to everyone.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 2 Dec. 2025
There will be a large-scale nativity, Dickens-era carolers and the nightly lighting of the tree, among other features.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nativity
birth
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When emergencies result in a premature birth or a baby with medical complications, immediate access to advanced neonatal care is critical.—
MemorialCare Medical Group,
Oc Register,
10 Jan. 2026
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MercyOne, UnityPoint and Broadlawns birth centers have accounted for every baby delivered at their facilities in 2025 and released their most popular baby names.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Nativity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nativity. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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