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Recent Examples of briefcase
After giving Michael a false identity as a Royal Marines officer, the British handcuffed a briefcase to his wrist.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
The belted detail near the top and multi-toned, antique-brown leather, for instance, borrow style cues from a traditional men’s briefcase and give it a quaint, workhorse look.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
There are three leather finishes available for the handles and accents—cognac, black and chocolate—all designed to pair with the brand’s backpack and briefcase ranges for a cohesive set.
—Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Industry associates whispered to Vanity Fair in 1996 about Mottola adopting shady mobster tactics in his running of Sony, demanding loyalty and allegedly keeping a gun in his briefcase.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
The belted detail near the top and multi-toned, antique-brown leather, for instance, borrow style cues from a traditional men’s briefcase and give it a quaint, workhorse look.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
There are three leather finishes available for the handles and accents—cognac, black and chocolate—all designed to pair with the brand’s backpack and briefcase ranges for a cohesive set.
—Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Industry associates whispered to Vanity Fair in 1996 about Mottola adopting shady mobster tactics in his running of Sony, demanding loyalty and allegedly keeping a gun in his briefcase.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
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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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Organized into two compartments, the nylon fanny pack is durable, easy to clean, and can easily store your phone, over-ear headphones, wallet, passport, hand sanitizer, and more.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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Decisions are being made that will impact your wallet and your neighborhood for years to come.—
Rickford Kirton,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Federal officials said the money Tangeman laundered was spent by the group to live lavishly, including hundreds of thousands of dollars spent at nightclubs, and luxury handbags valued at tens of thousands of dollars that were given away at nightclub parties.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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But at least this junior assistant got free handbags and a major glow-up out of it.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Other chic city styles worth adding to your cart include Rue De Verneuil’s canvas tote, Miu Miu’s beach-ready carryall, and Kallmeyer’s travel-friendly weekender.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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The quilted carryall is plenty roomy for hauling your gym clothes to the office or fitting it all of your must-haves for a busy spring weekend—say, a beach getaway or a whirl around a theme park.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Items of value, particularly smaller things that could be easily removed or concealed, should always be carried in person or within carry-on bags.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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This face mask comes in clever packaging, too: The jar is refillable, and the insert can be taken out, making the mask easier to pack in a carry-on or makeup bag.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Many holdalls are potential security risks, and priority one for FIFA is maintaining a trouble-free World Cup.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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The actor toted two holdalls in suede mint green and black padded leather by Balenciaga bags and Gucci.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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His party’s full name is the Respect and Freedom Party, but it’s known by a portmanteau of the first syllables of those Hungarian words.—
Isaac Stanley-Becker,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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But the pop savant soon realized the goofy portmanteau spoke quite seriously to her current state of mind.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Briefcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briefcase. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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