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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Dolores is a tribute to all of us to continue the struggle for justice and humanity — not to be caught up in an ideology for a cause that is greater than our basic human needs for kindness, dignity and belonging.
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Lynn Dewoskin Covarrubias, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Twelve destinies searching for peace and belonging, while the house remains a haven through decades of turmoil.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
Homes were often left in severe disarray, with belongings scattered and mattresses slashed, according to prosecutors.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
This spacious boat tote has plenty of space, with a zipper closure so her belongings don’t slip out.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2026
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Lynn Dewoskin Covarrubias, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Twelve destinies searching for peace and belonging, while the house remains a haven through decades of turmoil.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
Homes were often left in severe disarray, with belongings scattered and mattresses slashed, according to prosecutors.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
This spacious boat tote has plenty of space, with a zipper closure so her belongings don’t slip out.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 9 Apr. 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 12 Apr. 2026.
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