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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
For all the chatter about his choices in handbags, Haaland doesn’t seem remotely bothered.
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Teddy Brown,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Interactive stations allow customers to personalize handbags, create custom makeup kits, adopt dolls complete with birth certificates and customize Brio train sets.
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Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Protect leather shoes and handbags by storing them in airtight containers with the silica gel pouches they are packaged with.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Ralph Lauren has primarily outfitted Swift's street style, with pieces like American flag sweaters, preppy polo dresses, baseball hats and leather handbags.
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Morgan Evans,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The Fabtotes Storage Bags 6-Pack is another popular pick that’s ideal for storing seasonal clothes, and this over-the-door purse organizer is a genius solution to a closet that’s overflowing with handbags.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
Yes, Coach handbags are well worth the hype, but the brand’s footwear offerings deserve just as much attention.
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Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
As George Nelson reported for ARTnews in February, 38 percent of new buyers at Christie’s last year came through its luxury categories, which include handbags, jewelry, fine wine and spirits, classic cars, and memorabilia.
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Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
22 June 2026
The pair allegedly took Chanel handbags and accessories and placed them in garbage bags and laundry-style bags, according to Bragg’s office.
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Teddy Brown,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Interactive stations allow customers to personalize handbags, create custom makeup kits, adopt dolls complete with birth certificates and customize Brio train sets.
—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Protect leather shoes and handbags by storing them in airtight containers with the silica gel pouches they are packaged with.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Ralph Lauren has primarily outfitted Swift's street style, with pieces like American flag sweaters, preppy polo dresses, baseball hats and leather handbags.
—
Morgan Evans,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The Fabtotes Storage Bags 6-Pack is another popular pick that’s ideal for storing seasonal clothes, and this over-the-door purse organizer is a genius solution to a closet that’s overflowing with handbags.
—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
Yes, Coach handbags are well worth the hype, but the brand’s footwear offerings deserve just as much attention.
—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
As George Nelson reported for ARTnews in February, 38 percent of new buyers at Christie’s last year came through its luxury categories, which include handbags, jewelry, fine wine and spirits, classic cars, and memorabilia.
—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
22 June 2026
The pair allegedly took Chanel handbags and accessories and placed them in garbage bags and laundry-style bags, according to Bragg’s office.
—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbags
Noun
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Select suitcases and travel bags are marked down right now, including 20% off the Odyssey carry-on, the expandable backpack, and this puffy tote.
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Streamline your next summer getaway with hard-side suitcases, roomy weekender totes, and crossbody bags.
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The meticulous production cycle for Birkin bags, however, has contributed to their scarcity, and some critics have complained that the purses have been more readily available to existing, ultra-wealthy customers of the brand.
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Place a packet in each shoe or in the pockets of your purses, and remember to replace them every few months.
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Their wallets, phones, jackets, cash and jewelry totaling more than $6,200 were stolen, according to the criminal report.
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The waste also affects consumers’ wallets when food is thrown out too soon.
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To dispose of the plants safely, put them in brown landscape waste bags and set them out for pickup.
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That puts items such as artwork, electronics, and your clothing, shoes, or bags at risk of being damaged, particularly if you’re gone for a longer period of time.
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Tourists bustle in and out of Penn Station, the busiest transportation hub in the United States, many carrying suitcases and backpacks and arriving just in time for the July 4 weekend.
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This one-time discount can be used on any purchase, from best-selling toiletry bags and makeup cases to foldable duffel bags and backpacks.
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“Handbags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handbags. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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