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as in intimacy
the state of being in a very personal or private relationship
the warm welcome they received from the community gave them a sense of belonging
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as in possession
belongings plural
transportable items that one owns
packed up all their belongings and moved across the country
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as in staying
to have or be in a usual or proper place
your shoes belong in the closet, not in the middle of the living room where people will trip on them
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as in pertaining
to be the property of a person or group of persons
those textbooks belong to the school system and not to the students
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Recent Examples of belonging
Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2025
Many other belongings from his tomb are believed to have been relocated due to the flooding that destroyed it.
—Francesca Aton For Artnews, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2025
Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Barbaro also hopes to produce stories reflecting her own identity and experiences of belonging.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Strategic shelving, drawer dividers, and specialized hangers will do more than just hold your belongings.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2025
Many other belongings from his tomb are believed to have been relocated due to the flooding that destroyed it.
—Francesca Aton For Artnews, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
Reinforce Team Identity Building a sense of belonging in remote teams is vital.
—Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Barbaro also hopes to produce stories reflecting her own identity and experiences of belonging.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belonging
Noun
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Its inaugural exhibition features more than 20 pieces by 19 artists, ranging from emerging to established, and explores artists’ relationship to privacy and attention through depictions of intimacy, domesticity and the art world.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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As a result, true intimacy—where they are fully seen and emotionally invested—can feel unsettling.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Her paw print and nose print memorial are one of my most cherished possessions (along with other pet memorials), which is why seeing Oliver's print abandoned in a store felt so heartbreaking.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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When Forest were out of possession the former Chelsea man repeatedly dropped back to almost become a right-sided wing-back.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The growth of the resort's offerings can be attributed to our commitment to staying ahead of the trends, our guests' increasing interest in unique and premium experiences, and our ability to collaborate with exceptional brands like Krug that align with our standards.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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From crafting product descriptions that resonate with buyers to staying ahead of competitors, AI tools can enable sellers to work smarter, not harder.—
Mina Elias,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Davis’s primary objective was to provide recommendations pertaining to the national speed limit, to keep drivers safe by minimizing speeding and accidents and to save gasoline by ensuring that cars drove at their peak rpm (revolutions per minute).—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Chen’s exit is the latest development pertaining to WBD’s board in recent months.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Plus there is some familiarity with Binnington for Utah general manager Bill Armstrong, who spent nearly two decades with the Blues organization, including time in the front office.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Having served as Ambassador to Washington D.C., Beijing, Singapore, and the Czech republic, Jaishankar enjoys a huge comparative advantage over his global peers, because of his familiarity with the machine and machinations of modern diplomacy.—
Vasuki Shastry,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Generous means many things — listening, including or being kind to people.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
28 Dec. 2024
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As with all things Jets-related, expect a circus.—
Theo Gremminger,
The Athletic,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Osborn, like millions of others, including 300,000 independents in Nebraska, does not feel kinship with either camp, but his populist sentiments are not as extreme as those of Steve Bannon, Trump’s former advisor who blames tech oligarchs for destroying America.—
Jeffrey Fleishman,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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The road turned to dirt, growing steeper, narrower and more perilous with each turn, but the avid outdoorsman felt a sense of kinship with the looming remoteness.—
Laura Ness,
The Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Natalie does a lot of stuff with Everytown for Gun Safety.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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The weirdest stuff in the movie belongs to Queen Latifah and Terrence Howard’s roles as Christmas angels who narrate the story and get into some hi-jinks on the side.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Belonging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belonging. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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