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Recent Examples of briefcase
The trippy look was almost an optical illusion, with a trompe l’oeil, lapel and briefcase designed on the overcoat.
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 May 2025
Fans cannot bring: purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, diaper bags, cinch bags, non-approved seat cushions, luggage of any kind, computer bags and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
As the show outlines, the operation involved British spies dressing a corpse as a military officer, stuffing a briefcase with fake letters implying an imminent invasion of Sardinia, and then dumping the corpse and documents at sea to be discovered by the Nazis.
—Alex Marshall, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Rollins vowed to win the men’s Money in the Bank qualifying match as well as the briefcase itself.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 May 2025
Fans cannot bring: purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, diaper bags, cinch bags, non-approved seat cushions, luggage of any kind, computer bags and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
As the show outlines, the operation involved British spies dressing a corpse as a military officer, stuffing a briefcase with fake letters implying an imminent invasion of Sardinia, and then dumping the corpse and documents at sea to be discovered by the Nazis.
—Alex Marshall, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Rollins vowed to win the men’s Money in the Bank qualifying match as well as the briefcase itself.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for briefcase
Noun
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Plus, the strangest news from across the world Read On Best Visit G&T Garden Tours Aficionados of English gardens, pack your valises for one of G&T Garden Tours’ week-long trips to the West Country.—
airmail.news,
airmail.news,
23 Mar. 2024
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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
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When he was later jailed on unrelated matters, Menzies had Hunsaker’s wallet and several other items that belonged to her.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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Both Norton and Bitdefender provide a spot to record all details about the contents of your wallet.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
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While Julien’s is expecting similar success with this auction, not all items up for sale will break the bank, Nolan assures me—even convincingly persuading me to put in a bid for one of Diana’s Lady Dior handbags.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Amazon is bursting with decorative bowls and handbag essentials, with prices starting at $8.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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Its foldable design tucks easily into your suitcase, ready to expand into a roomy, durable carryall when needed.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2025
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For a pop of color and texture, add Madewell’s red slingbacks and Massimo Dutti’s suede carryall bag.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
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Examples of non-compliance include: smoking cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or vapes in the cabin or lavatories failing to fasten seatbelts when instructed exceeding carry-on baggage allowances or failing to store when required consuming personal alcohol on board.—
Milad Haghani,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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But if there was, Rimowa’s original cabin carry-on would be on it—the aluminum suitcase is now a mainstay of first class cabins all around the world.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
5 June 2025
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Casual denim and staple outerwear, a leather holdall, Chelsea boots, and a baker boy cap shape up to a thoughtfully refined collaboration.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Accessories include a leather holdall, Chelsea boots, and a baker boy cap.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2025
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It was created by Billy Blanks, who practiced taekwondo and boxing, which form the name of the exercise form via a portmanteau.—
Isaac Aronow,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Stories have mingled love and magic for centuries, but the portmanteau crystallized as a market category during the pandemic.—
Katy Waldman,
The New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Briefcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briefcase. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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