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
Synonyms
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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The exterior has a durable polycarbonate shell that will keep all of your belongings safe during all of your travels.
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Jordyn Burrell, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2025
Another suggests that knights dedicated their jousting matches to a lady of the court, tying one of her belongings — like a handkerchief — to their arm as a symbol of defending her honor.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
That includes a refugee from the Democratic Republic of the Congo whose family sold all of their belongings only to find their flight had been canceled days before they were set to leave, according to the groups.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
Outside of the feathery-light yet durable fabric and the adjustable strap, the bag is also crafted with convenient features to make carrying your belongings a breeze.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2025
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Jordyn Burrell, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2025
Another suggests that knights dedicated their jousting matches to a lady of the court, tying one of her belongings — like a handkerchief — to their arm as a symbol of defending her honor.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
That includes a refugee from the Democratic Republic of the Congo whose family sold all of their belongings only to find their flight had been canceled days before they were set to leave, according to the groups.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
Outside of the feathery-light yet durable fabric and the adjustable strap, the bag is also crafted with convenient features to make carrying your belongings a breeze.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 2025.
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