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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Rocha’s cellmate packed his belongings for him, detention officer Garrett Taylor said on the witness stand.
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Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
Their bodies and belongings, the judge wrote, were found within miles of each other in the 45,000-acre area around Camp Atterbury, a military training facility south of Indianapolis.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
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—Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025
The company achieved 87 percent favorable responses in its most recent employee survey about belonging and equity, according to the report.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
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Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
Their bodies and belongings, the judge wrote, were found within miles of each other in the 45,000-acre area around Camp Atterbury, a military training facility south of Indianapolis.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
Anti-theft crossbody bags that are perfect for secure sightseeing are in the mix too, from just $8, plus waterproof dry bags from $10 that keep your phone and belongings from getting wet on the go.
—Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025
The company achieved 87 percent favorable responses in its most recent employee survey about belonging and equity, according to the report.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
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 5 Oct. 2025.
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