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as in suitcases
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 purses
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 handbags
Next up, Chen will start selling the Spring/Summer 2025 collection on the Wangda website in February, and plans on expanding into accessories, handbags, as well as shoes from reconstructed materials.
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Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Shop cozy cashmere sweaters, shiny ballet flats, and satin handbags all for under $150 while these deals last.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The victim, who works as a street vendor, was selling knockoff designer handbags when the shooter, who was heard raving about being followed, opened fire, another vendor who witnessed the shooting told the Daily News.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
The handbags can be priced anywhere between $10,000 to $2 million.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
In fashion, the color quickly was used in dresses, sweaters, handbags, sneakers, sunglass frames and workout gear, including a Lululemon energy bra.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Customizable handbags allow for a client’s initials and select custom fabrics and colors.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Her handbags are made from upcycled suede velvet, upcycled leather, denim and stainless steel.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Initially, these handbags were created for herself.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Shop cozy cashmere sweaters, shiny ballet flats, and satin handbags all for under $150 while these deals last.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The victim, who works as a street vendor, was selling knockoff designer handbags when the shooter, who was heard raving about being followed, opened fire, another vendor who witnessed the shooting told the Daily News.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
The handbags can be priced anywhere between $10,000 to $2 million.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
In fashion, the color quickly was used in dresses, sweaters, handbags, sneakers, sunglass frames and workout gear, including a Lululemon energy bra.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Customizable handbags allow for a client’s initials and select custom fabrics and colors.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Her handbags are made from upcycled suede velvet, upcycled leather, denim and stainless steel.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Initially, these handbags were created for herself.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbags
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La Ferme offers a variety of cheeses and provide vacuum sealing services for customers who want to take cheese home in their suitcases.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Travelers in the United States lose millions of suitcases every year.Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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Many purses have a metal ring woven inside the bag explicitly for attaching to a quick-latch key ring like this.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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In addition to it's line of best-selling purses, Kate Spade also offers luxury shoes, clothing, jewelry and accessories.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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This also means fostering community and presenting loyalty in a fashion that’s accessible and usable, such as cash-back programs and online wallets.Frank Minervini, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This includes safeguarding online banking credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and intellectual property.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Handbags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handbags. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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