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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Tan described the narrative as exploring identity and belonging.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Investigators later recovered Lee's hair and belongings from King's home and vehicle, authorities said.
—David Fischer The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
Machado took the nail polish remover, his belongings, left the house, and did not return.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Lee's hair and belongings were later found in King's vehicle and home.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Investigators later recovered Lee's hair and belongings from King's home and vehicle, authorities said.
—David Fischer The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
Machado took the nail polish remover, his belongings, left the house, and did not return.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Lee's hair and belongings were later found in King's vehicle and home.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 18 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 21 Mar. 2026.
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