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Recent Examples of briefcase
Though no microwave is on board, a compact, briefcase-style food warmer will be available if astronauts need to heat meals.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Once folded, the Snap 'N Go cooler looks more like a Snap 'N Go briefcase.
—New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026
Ricciardi wasn’t the kind of ad exec in a suit and tie with a briefcase.
—G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Mar. 2026
This luxe-looking purse performs the duties of a handbag and briefcase all at once, and does it in style.
—Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Once folded, the Snap 'N Go cooler looks more like a Snap 'N Go briefcase.
—New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026
Ricciardi wasn’t the kind of ad exec in a suit and tie with a briefcase.
—G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Mar. 2026
This luxe-looking purse performs the duties of a handbag and briefcase all at once, and does it in style.
—Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 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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Pack your phone, wallet, keys, and other essentials, like a glasses case and lip gloss, and prepare to head out for a date night or brunch with friends.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Each month, DriveSavers receives calls from people facing the loss of their memories, their livelihoods, their businesses, their cryptocurrency wallets.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The brand’s archive section is packed with best-sellers, including comfy pants, trendy jackets, and designer-quality handbags.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The program also features a silent auction of luxury handbags donated by Elyse Walker, a raffle with prizes including jewelry from XIV Karats and a luxury hotel stay, among other offerings.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In addition to gorgeous, envelope-style carryalls, the brand makes the perfect flats and loafers for every day.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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Tiles and accessories are designed to mix and match so players can create a beautiful mahjong setup that reflects their personal style -- from colorful tiles to vibrant mats, racks, tile shufflers and carryall bags.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Keeping a spare in your carry-on is a small habit that can prevent a major bummer on your trip.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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That's a win for people who already have too much clutter in their carry-ons.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
16 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 23 Apr. 2026.
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