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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
Items taken included eight high-end Hermes Birkin handbags valued at a total of $310,000, a Louis Vuitton purse, a diamond ring and a tennis bracelet, cops said.
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
Hudson’s Bay also introduced a marketplace format that featured pet supplies, books, stationery, health and wellness, gourmet food, electronics, vintage designer handbags and sports equipment.
—David Moin, WWD, 24 Mar. 2025
The retailer had 43,000 employees and $4 billion in sales at its peak, known for its clothing, jewelry, handbags, scarves, shoes and accessories.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
Saks also has quite a few coveted handbags on the roster too—like Liffner’s Petite Penne in textured, croc finish, plus beautiful woven shapes from Dragon Diffusion, and plenty of Mansur Gavriel minimalist leather goodies—such as a roomy, hobo shape in sumptuous suede.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
Hudson’s Bay also introduced a marketplace format that featured pet supplies, books, stationery, health and wellness, gourmet food, electronics, vintage designer handbags and sports equipment.
—David Moin, WWD, 24 Mar. 2025
The retailer had 43,000 employees and $4 billion in sales at its peak, known for its clothing, jewelry, handbags, scarves, shoes and accessories.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
Saks also has quite a few coveted handbags on the roster too—like Liffner’s Petite Penne in textured, croc finish, plus beautiful woven shapes from Dragon Diffusion, and plenty of Mansur Gavriel minimalist leather goodies—such as a roomy, hobo shape in sumptuous suede.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbag
Noun
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But with the ability to charge up to seven devices, this is worth packing in your suitcase.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Bomb technicians defused several live homemade explosive devices that were found next to an open suitcase near a North Texas park on Sunday, authorities said.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The tournament will also feature 78 PGA Tour Champions players, who will be competing for a purse of $2.2 million.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Slate’s comedic brilliance is a given, but her ability to pull off both Nikki’s outward chaos — a bottomless purse, an inability to keep track of time, a constant whirlwind of wisecracking emotions — and the inner stillness of complete understanding is breathtaking to watch.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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The escalating trade war has driven stock prices down and may hit Americans in their wallets as businesses pass on the pain by raising prices.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Note that keeping the actual card in your wallet or passport holder is a smart idea, especially if traveling to countries where Wi-Fi connectivity can be an issue.—
Paul Rubio,
AFAR Media,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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So Johan packed up their bags and drove him home immediately.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The third season of The White Lotus may be checking out tonight, but don’t pack your bags just yet.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Handbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handbag. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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