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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River communities ponder their future Duke’s home and shop are now a pile of wood intertwined with his memories and belongings, including a single paddle, perhaps an ode to his love for kayaking, friends told KPRC.
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Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
Not just job loss, but the collapse of economic belonging.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Then, the contingent of city workers, including two police officers, climbed into their vehicles and drove away, leaving behind Henriquez and his pile of belongings.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
Never worry about losing your belongings with these convenient tracking tags.
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Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
Not just job loss, but the collapse of economic belonging.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Then, the contingent of city workers, including two police officers, climbed into their vehicles and drove away, leaving behind Henriquez and his pile of belongings.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
Never worry about losing your belongings with these convenient tracking tags.
—Bestreviews, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2025
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“Belonging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/belonging. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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