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
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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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Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 29 Dec. 2024
Ensure that all of your belongings are protected in a spacious tote bag, which stars like Jennifer Lawrence and Natalie Portman can’t get enough of.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
The mold company's report also concluded that the Wright's apartment was uninhabitable and that the Wright's belongings needed to be replaced due to extremely high levels of mold, the lawsuit said.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024
Crafted from heavy-duty polyester with a water-repellent finish, it is designed to withstand tough conditions and protect your belongings.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Belonging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/belonging. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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