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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
Alt Vault is another solution that started with luxury watches but has since expanded to include handbags, sneakers, fragrances and other products.
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Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
Over the years, that same attention to detail married with a love of simple silhouettes has carried over from clothing and into The Row’s coveted collection of handbags.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
Her phone would stay with her, in a woven handbag draped over her blue poncho.
—Jordan Salama, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Fashionistas who’ve long lusted after Hermès exclusive and ultra-expensive Birkin handbag got a pre-holiday treat thanks to Walmart.com.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
Over the years, that same attention to detail married with a love of simple silhouettes has carried over from clothing and into The Row’s coveted collection of handbags.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
Her phone would stay with her, in a woven handbag draped over her blue poncho.
—Jordan Salama, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Fashionistas who’ve long lusted after Hermès exclusive and ultra-expensive Birkin handbag got a pre-holiday treat thanks to Walmart.com.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbag
Noun
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Think: supportive sneakers that can double as both a travel day shoe and a gym trainer, or, neutral slides that match multiple outfits in your suitcase.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2025
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Claire wrote letters to their children, hid them inside their suitcases and then dropped the children off to stay at their grandparents’ house farther away from the fires.—
Eli Saslow,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Howells may end up proving out the international prize purse case to his fellow players in 2025, and is a trail blazer for the globalization of the sport.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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These stylish little hands-free bags lighten your load by being far less heavy and bulky than purses but still holding the essentials: your phone, cards, keys, and maybe a tube of lip balm.—
Clint Davis,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Everyone uses high-tech wristbands as wallets and keys.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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There is also an anti-theft pocket on the inside of the backpack to secure valuables like your phone, wallet, and passport while walking through the airport or a new city.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Our fabulous intuition suggests the man holding the bag, will be CBS’ rules analyst Gene Steratore.—
Bob Raissman,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Feel-good music played over the speakers, while staff passed out drinks (mimosas, coffee, tea and water) and pastries donated by Porto’s Bakery & Cafe, and each guest received a goodie bag filled with hair-care products.—
Karla Marie Sanford,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Handbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handbag. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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