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as in suitcase
a bag carried by hand and designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles
flies only with a handbag so he doesn't have to check his luggage
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as in purse
a container for carrying money and small personal items
her handbag is just big enough to hold her favorite photos and wallet
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Recent Examples of handbag
That includes her cookware line and collection of handbags with Walmart, as well as her perfume lines.
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Ian Thomas, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
Inside, the product selection is concentrated on fashion items; from collectible sneakers and apparel to accessories like watches and handbags.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
This year’s event featured exciting new enhancements, including a raffle redesigned to offer only designer purses, increasing the number of luxury handbags available to win.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
Jean-Christophe Babin, the chief executive of Bulgari, whose best-selling Serpenti collection of jewelry, watches and handbags traces its roots to a gold tubogas watch the house crafted in 1948, said the snake motif was so central to the brand that the two were virtually inseparable.
—Victoria Gomelsky, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
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Ian Thomas, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
Inside, the product selection is concentrated on fashion items; from collectible sneakers and apparel to accessories like watches and handbags.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
This year’s event featured exciting new enhancements, including a raffle redesigned to offer only designer purses, increasing the number of luxury handbags available to win.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
Jean-Christophe Babin, the chief executive of Bulgari, whose best-selling Serpenti collection of jewelry, watches and handbags traces its roots to a gold tubogas watch the house crafted in 1948, said the snake motif was so central to the brand that the two were virtually inseparable.
—Victoria Gomelsky, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbag
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The man carrying the suitcase of nuclear codes gets shot on the way to the aircraft; Xavier, who took off his vest to make sure that Cal had one to wear, scrambles back to get the critical information.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
25 Feb. 2025
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Imagine soaring over the Swiss Alps or exploring the vibrant depths of the Great Barrier Reef – without packing a suitcase or worrying about travel insurance.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
25 Feb. 2025
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In the lower weight classes, there is no question, Davis is the biggest draw and thus presents his opponents with the best opportunity to earn significant purses.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The same purse was previously sold for $990 by Treasures of NYC—an appointment-only vintage hotspot in New York.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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Expand All With winter weather arriving in North Carolina, you could be tempted to crank up your thermostat — but doing so could put a significant dent in your wallet.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2025
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These bags are slightly larger than wallets with interior pockets to store items, such as your wallet and phone.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Oh look, here comes Jesse Palmer with the big news: Pack your bags, ladies!—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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Where some toiletry bags end up having an awkward shape that won’t easily fit into your luggage, these are the opposite.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Handbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handbag. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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