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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Throughout June and into the later summer months, Charlotte’s LGBTQ+ community and its allies are coming together through wellness events, festivals and large-scale celebrations that continue to strengthen the city’s culture of acceptance and belonging.
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Amari Riley
june 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
That sense of belonging is purposely anchored from a young age and ties every player to their country and its people.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Small, genuine daily interactions like a real conversation with a neighbor or remembering the name of the person who makes your coffee generate real feelings of happiness and belonging.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
The story weaves together themes of migration, memory and intergenerational belonging, and was produced on a modest budget with no major stars or spectacle to drive ticket sales.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 June 2026
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Amari Riley
june 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
That sense of belonging is purposely anchored from a young age and ties every player to their country and its people.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Small, genuine daily interactions like a real conversation with a neighbor or remembering the name of the person who makes your coffee generate real feelings of happiness and belonging.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
The story weaves together themes of migration, memory and intergenerational belonging, and was produced on a modest budget with no major stars or spectacle to drive ticket sales.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 June 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 22 Jun. 2026.
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