belonging
noun
be·long·ing
bi-ˈlȯŋ-iŋ 
bē-
1
: possession
—usually used in plural
2
: close or intimate relationship
a sense of belonging
belongingness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of belonging in a Sentence
the warm welcome they received from the community gave them a sense of belonging
packed up all their belongings and moved across the country
Recent Examples on the Web
Despite no contraband being found in any of her belongings or her body, Cardenas was denied her visit with her husband.
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CBS News, 10 Sep. 2024
Silverfish, also known as the longtail silverfish, are a wingless insect that can infest your home and feed on your belongings and the structure of your home.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 7 Sep. 2024
The back slip pocket is big enough to hold a tablet or E-reader, and the interior has another zippered pocket plus two slip pockets to store more belongings—the pockets and organization options are endless.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2024
Passengers do need to deplane with their belongings in Auckland but return to their cabin two hours later (generally you will be booked on the same seat for both legs, but not always).
—Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2024
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CBS News, 10 Sep. 2024
Silverfish, also known as the longtail silverfish, are a wingless insect that can infest your home and feed on your belongings and the structure of your home.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 7 Sep. 2024
The back slip pocket is big enough to hold a tablet or E-reader, and the interior has another zippered pocket plus two slip pockets to store more belongings—the pockets and organization options are endless.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2024
Passengers do need to deplane with their belongings in Auckland but return to their cabin two hours later (generally you will be booked on the same seat for both legs, but not always).
—Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for belonging
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“Belonging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/belonging. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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