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
Many of Smith's belongings were found aboard the boat, but nothing was found indicating foul play, the sheriff's office said.
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Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 1 July 2024
The exact documents and belongings targeted in the raids remain unclear, and the FBI has not identified the targets of the investigation.
—Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 28 June 2024
Later that morning, Carli and the Skaggs family arrive at the Southlake police station to retrieve his luggage, iPad and other belongings.
—David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
Out of Black Liberation, Asian American Jazz Inspired by Black artistic and political movements, musicians from diverse communities began expressing pan-Asian cultural belonging and freedom.
—JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2024
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Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 1 July 2024
The exact documents and belongings targeted in the raids remain unclear, and the FBI has not identified the targets of the investigation.
—Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 28 June 2024
Later that morning, Carli and the Skaggs family arrive at the Southlake police station to retrieve his luggage, iPad and other belongings.
—David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
Out of Black Liberation, Asian American Jazz Inspired by Black artistic and political movements, musicians from diverse communities began expressing pan-Asian cultural belonging and freedom.
—JSTOR Daily, 24 June 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 4 Jul. 2024.
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