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Recent Examples of briefcase
But a kirigamoid bicycle helmet can simply fold flat for easy storage inside a backpack, briefcase, or desk drawer.
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New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
These included fabrications of Richard Serra’s Tilted Arc, 1981, and On Kawara’slost briefcase, stolen during a 1979 trip.
—Javier Montes, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
The two were also snapped leaving SoFi hot spot Papi Steak, home of the $1,000 Wagyu tomahawk in a briefcase.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
What’s in that briefcase, Shawn?
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 26 Dec. 2025
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New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
These included fabrications of Richard Serra’s Tilted Arc, 1981, and On Kawara’slost briefcase, stolen during a 1979 trip.
—Javier Montes, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
The two were also snapped leaving SoFi hot spot Papi Steak, home of the $1,000 Wagyu tomahawk in a briefcase.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
What’s in that briefcase, Shawn?
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 26 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for briefcase
Noun
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But in Vienna, Pollak kept a mistress, and Milena had to take a job porting valises at the train station just to make ends meet.—
Christine Estima
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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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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The suspect then used a credit card in the wallet to make a fraudulent purchase totaling approximately $107.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
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Users can manage funds in a mix of fiat and cryptocurrency — including holdings like Bitcoin and Ethereum — and transact globally with a single card or digital wallet.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Speaking at parent company LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton’s annual results presentation, LVMH chairman and chief executive officer Bernard Arnault noted the brand is doubling down on its core handbag category.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Iris Apatow and Coco Arquette were among the crowd, kitted out in chic suiting and separates—and the Dash bag; every New York City girl’s ride-or-die desk to dinner handbag.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Between us, the rich-looking carryall may just be my favorite fashion find so far this year.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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Whether commuting for work or running errands, Dana is a carryall with ample space for essentials (think phone, keys, wallet, and sunglasses), along with a 13-inch laptop, water bottle, makeup, portable charger, lightweight jacket, snacks, and a notebook.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Vacuum Bags for Travel TikTok creators swear by vacuum-seal bags for squeezing more clothing into a carry-on.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Use it as a carry-on, grocery tote, gym bag, or beach buddy.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The trademarks cover dozens of products and services, including makeup, body oils, sunglasses, pens, holdalls, electric train sets, leather goods, shoes, tote bags and music, the IPO records show.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
25 Jan. 2026
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Also expected to be popular in the region are the Davies hybrid sneaker-boot, oversized holdalls, Scottish cashmere scarves.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Milan Games will mark his sixth Olympics stint, so Tirico’s not exactly heading out into uncharted waters, but next Sunday’s assignment cements the 59-year-old’s status as a committed—portmanteau incoming—workaholic.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Think of today’s most popular jorts — a portmanteau for jean shorts — as wide-leg denim… for warmer weather.—
Andrea Bossi,
Refinery29,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Briefcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briefcase. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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