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Recent Examples of briefcase
There are multiple scenes of him as a younger man walking briskly on city streets, briefcase tucked under an arm – purposeful, directed, not idling or taking in the ambiance around him.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
In the truck, investigators found a briefcase reportedly containing a notebook with all of Reyes’s passwords and usernames.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
The 1920s briefcase is wide open, arm scraping across the table, shoveling it into the briefcase.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Swift asked Jason in the video, pulling out a mint green briefcase with her initials on them in orange lettering.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
In the truck, investigators found a briefcase reportedly containing a notebook with all of Reyes’s passwords and usernames.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
The 1920s briefcase is wide open, arm scraping across the table, shoveling it into the briefcase.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Swift asked Jason in the video, pulling out a mint green briefcase with her initials on them in orange lettering.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 13 Aug. 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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His car was located three miles away, with the gas cap unscrewed and his wallet still inside.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Due to tariff implications, American consumers have been more wallet-conscious, hunting for the best deals and ways to save a buck.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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North also styled her hair in braids like Dionne and carried a small black leather handbag.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Whereas someone might see the monetary or sentimental value of a woman’s dress or handbag, dungarees and leather belts are often treated with less regard.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Coach’s Brooklyn bag is the perfect carryall companion.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
17 Oct. 2025
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Now 63% off, the Addie shoulder bag is an essential carryall that features the brand’s signature print and a slouchy silhouette that feels casual yet slightly structured.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To start, Southwest installed larger overhead bins for carry-on luggage, which appear tall enough for bags to be placed on their side.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Oct. 2025
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Oftentimes, paying more for an airline that includes a carry-on is the best option.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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The best suitcase brands have perfected the art of the stylish holdall that hides its function: Multiple organizational compartments and smart features all hidden beneath the surface of a glossy exterior that won't cramp your travel style.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sustainable shelter solution While inspired by the traditional Arctic igloo, MyGlu, a portmanteau of the words mycelium and igloo, is designed for hot and dry climates where conventional building materials may be too expensive or unavailable.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
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In addition to her projects with RT Features, Sotomayor’s other credits include pandemic era portmanteau film The Year of the Everlasting Storm, which premiered at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival and was released by Neon, as well as her debut feature Thursday Till Sunday.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Briefcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briefcase. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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