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
The family’s belongings were used to craft the space and included wash basins, children’s books and toys, an ukulele, and a Knox The Hatter hat box with a handwritten label indicating that the headpiece inside was for the Kentucky Derby.
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Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 18 Apr. 2024
The majority of their belongings were ruined in the storm.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
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Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 18 Apr. 2024
The majority of their belongings were ruined in the storm.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 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 3 May. 2024.
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