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Recent Examples of briefcase
Of course, that’s when an angry dinosaur’s cue to swallow the briefcase.
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Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
Bringing luggage on Concorde was impossible, as space was minimal, barely enough to stow a briefcase or handbag.
—Marisa Garcia, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
And here's a … blue retail bag with the Massachusetts logo on it and a small leather black briefcase.
—Anne-Marie Green, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2025
The women, hanging laundry or selling American movies on DVD out of dusty briefcases, are suspicious.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
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Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
Bringing luggage on Concorde was impossible, as space was minimal, barely enough to stow a briefcase or handbag.
—Marisa Garcia, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
And here's a … blue retail bag with the Massachusetts logo on it and a small leather black briefcase.
—Anne-Marie Green, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2025
The women, hanging laundry or selling American movies on DVD out of dusty briefcases, are suspicious.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for briefcase
Noun
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Plus, the strangest news from across the world Read On Best Visit G&T Garden Tours Aficionados of English gardens, pack your valises for one of G&T Garden Tours’ week-long trips to the West Country.—
airmail.news,
airmail.news,
23 Mar. 2024
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That a kindly bellhop from The Balmoral, our hotel adjacent to the station, loaded our valises off a trolley cart did little to rein in these trappings.—
Ross Kenneth Urken,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2024
Noun
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This quesadilla maker is easy to use, easy to clean, and easy on your wallet.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Relying on a digital translation device will save your phone’s juice for performing other vital travel tasks like navigation, accessing your mobile wallet, or taking photos.—
Séamus Bellamy,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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When does a handbag evolve into more than a handbag?—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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Mixed metal hoop earrings and black high-heeled boots completed her look, as well as a rare iteration of Hermès‘ classic Kelly handbag.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Though baby Jack was not pictured in these photos, the mogul still opted for a hefty carryall, topping off her look with The Row’s Pim Leather Tote Bag.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2025
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Reimagining the Louis Vuitton shopping bag as a versatile carryall, the design transforms an everyday item into a luxury piece using premium cowhide leather.—
Essence,
Essence,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Items commonly available include: Knives and Multi-Tools: Frequently confiscated due to carry-on restrictions.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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Travelers can choose the lowest fare and pay extra for carry-on bags or seat assignment.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But then two boys came running out with two holdalls.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
29 Nov. 2024
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Why swap your credit cards and keys over when your hero holdall looks good with everything?—
Alice Newbold,
Vogue,
12 Aug. 2024
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Grating portmanteaus are a crucial part of their relationship.—
Liam Sherwin-Murray,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
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Stories have mingled love and magic for centuries, but the portmanteau crystallized as a market category during the pandemic.—
Katy Waldman,
The New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Briefcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briefcase. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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