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
War, financial anxiety and political unpredictability plaguing many nations are clouding this year's Christmas celebrations as nativity scenes go up.
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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
In the case of poinsettia, Franciscan friars during the 17th century co-opted its use to decorate nativity scenes and altars, as well as to convert Indigenous peoples to Christianity.
—Norman Ellstrand and Nathan Ellstrand / Made By History, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
During your visit, make sure to check out the outdoor nativity displays and fountain shows.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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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
In the case of poinsettia, Franciscan friars during the 17th century co-opted its use to decorate nativity scenes and altars, as well as to convert Indigenous peoples to Christianity.
—Norman Ellstrand and Nathan Ellstrand / Made By History, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
During your visit, make sure to check out the outdoor nativity displays and fountain shows.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nativity
birth
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The happy news that Mummy Pig had given birth to a baby girl was revealed via Instagram on Tuesday, May 20.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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At its peak, 7th Heaven attracted 12.5 million viewers in the season three episode when Annie gives birth to twins Samuel and David on February 8, 1999.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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“Nativity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nativity. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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