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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Moving all your belongings into a new house is like trying to build a 5,000-piece jigsaw puzzle without knowing what the big picture looks like.
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Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 12 Dec. 2025
Brian's claim to Thomas' estate was later challenged by his father's family and friends, arguing the only child had actually destroyed the will, sold off his belongings and wiped out his father's bank account.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Their purpose is to absorb any moisture that occurs so your brand new belongings don’t come to you already damaged.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
Photos shared by the sheriff's office showed a helicopter flying and landing in a field with people carrying their belongings exiting.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
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Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 12 Dec. 2025
Brian's claim to Thomas' estate was later challenged by his father's family and friends, arguing the only child had actually destroyed the will, sold off his belongings and wiped out his father's bank account.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Their purpose is to absorb any moisture that occurs so your brand new belongings don’t come to you already damaged.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
Photos shared by the sheriff's office showed a helicopter flying and landing in a field with people carrying their belongings exiting.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 11 Dec. 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 15 Dec. 2025.
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