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
Recent Examples on the Web
Social media has featured images of men walking with bags of their belongings — everyday items like blankets and kitchenware.
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Ruchi Kumar, NPR, 28 June 2025
Among the belongings are Gi-hun's tracksuit marked by his player number, 456, and a gold debit card, presumably with the remainder of his winnings from his first time in the games.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 27 June 2025
According to officials, Asha’s bag and some of her belongings were found double-bagged and buried near a construction site with various children’s books and clothing in it.
—Lauren-Kennedy Brown, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
Netflix Six months later, in one of the final scenes of the series, the Front Man is seen in Los Angeles dropping off a box of Gi-hun's belongings, including his numbered green tracksuit and a bank card containing the rest of his prize money, to Gi-hun's daughter, who moved there in Season 1.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
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Ruchi Kumar, NPR, 28 June 2025
Among the belongings are Gi-hun's tracksuit marked by his player number, 456, and a gold debit card, presumably with the remainder of his winnings from his first time in the games.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 27 June 2025
According to officials, Asha’s bag and some of her belongings were found double-bagged and buried near a construction site with various children’s books and clothing in it.
—Lauren-Kennedy Brown, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
Netflix Six months later, in one of the final scenes of the series, the Front Man is seen in Los Angeles dropping off a box of Gi-hun's belongings, including his numbered green tracksuit and a bank card containing the rest of his prize money, to Gi-hun's daughter, who moved there in Season 1.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 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 1 Jul. 2025.
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