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Recent Examples of briefcase
These included fabrications of Richard Serra’s Tilted Arc, 1981, and On Kawara’slost briefcase, stolen during a 1979 trip.
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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
The young boy opens the briefcase that the scientist attempted to guard with his life.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
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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
The young boy opens the briefcase that the scientist attempted to guard with his life.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 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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Its interior pocket has a 2-liter capacity, offering plenty of room for a phone, wallet, keychain, and other necessities.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
9 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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Clearly an animal print fanatic, Rih also toted her favorite vintage leopard print mini Papillon bag by Louis Vuitton, which has been in her handbag rotation from Aspen to Los Angeles and NYC.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
21 Jan. 2026
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Styling is a mixed bag, bringing together items like utility trousers, vintage handbags, romantic florals and lace trim.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
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Actress Jodie Foster was just photographed toting the perfect hands-free carryall—sort of like a hybrid, crossbody-bag-meets-bum-bag.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
8 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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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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Perhaps Mars' newest project will be a portmanteau of it all – the '70s swing of Silk Sonic, the sweetness of his signature balladeering and the sass of his mid-2010s projects.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
6 Jan. 2026
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Brody is the reason for the Chrismukkah season (well, at least the use of the portmanteau).—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
21 Dec. 2025
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“Briefcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briefcase. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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