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
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
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
For many players, that culture translates into a sense of belonging that extends beyond football.
—Alexa Stone
updated March 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
This powerful production leaves a lingering sense that belonging and safety are not bound by time or place.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The Bridge is a tiny house community that offers people experiencing homelessness private spaces for sleeping and storing their belongings.
—Emily Bollinger, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
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 31 Mar. 2026.
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