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
Recent Examples on the Web
Both missed a legal window of opportunity to collect their belongings.
Schandler, 68, who lives with his wife in a modest townhouse in Hollywood’s Emerald Hills neighborhood, grew up in South Florida.
—
Ben Wieder and, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024
The couple returned that evening to find the safe and closets of their room empty, their belongings gone, Wallace wrote.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
And the heavy-duty zippers ensure belongings stay secure inside the bag (and that pests stay out).
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
The interior of the safe is suitable for those who want to keep their belongings organized.
—Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2024
The squatters wound up packing their belongings and leaving before the Squatter Squad installed no-trespassing signs, put a new lock on the gate and boarded up the windows.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 25 Mar. 2024
Workers are packing up their belongings and turning their backs on the constant grind of Europe’s most intense capital cities, like London, Amsterdam, and Berlin.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 25 Mar. 2024
The family sold most of their belongings, their home, and their car, and moved to Panama in 2019.
—Byalicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 22 Mar. 2024
Hardside suitcases can prevent your belongings from getting crushed, but the softside variety can be more flexible and easy to zip closed when packed to the brim.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024
Ben Wieder and, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024
The couple returned that evening to find the safe and closets of their room empty, their belongings gone, Wallace wrote.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
And the heavy-duty zippers ensure belongings stay secure inside the bag (and that pests stay out).
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
The interior of the safe is suitable for those who want to keep their belongings organized.
—Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2024
The squatters wound up packing their belongings and leaving before the Squatter Squad installed no-trespassing signs, put a new lock on the gate and boarded up the windows.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 25 Mar. 2024
Workers are packing up their belongings and turning their backs on the constant grind of Europe’s most intense capital cities, like London, Amsterdam, and Berlin.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 25 Mar. 2024
The family sold most of their belongings, their home, and their car, and moved to Panama in 2019.
—Byalicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 22 Mar. 2024
Hardside suitcases can prevent your belongings from getting crushed, but the softside variety can be more flexible and easy to zip closed when packed to the brim.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024
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“Belonging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/belonging. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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