Thesaurus results for BRIEFCASE

briefcase

noun

Definition of briefcase

as in attaché

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Recent Examples of briefcase Videos showed the participants packed into a park, including one dressed as a sheikh with a briefcase full of Brazilian reais. — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026 The mural includes symbols from the periodic table of elements, and representations of Sir Isaac Newton, scientific equations and evolution — from fish to four-legged mammals to a man carrying a briefcase. — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 But the mellow vibes are ruined when a goofy case of mistaken identity results in Frankie coming home with a briefcase containing several vials of a glowing orange goo. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026 In 2006, Markle landed the role of a briefcase girl on Deal or No Deal. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for briefcase

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Noun

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
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

Definition of valise

Noun

Gado via Getty Images AI agents are starting to hold wallets and pay for things, and finance has no standard way to tell one agent from another.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
When the tip bucket was passed around, patrons reached for their wallets, not avoided eye contact.

— Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of wallet

Noun

There’s no denying that the fall 2026 runways made a strong case for color; even the street style scene is on board, slipping into colorful shoes and sporting handbags in a variety of vibrant shades—baby pink, chartreuse, and cobalt.

— Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
His store in Elk Grove — which sells handbags, Rolex watches and jewelry — has outgrown its space.

— ANNIKA MERRILEES, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of handbag

Noun

To finish the effortless, minimalist look, an oversized tote bag is the perfect carryall.

— Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026
The Lexington Backpack and Coastal Flip Lock Tote are two of our favorite carryalls of the season so far -- check them out below to see the function and beauty for yourself.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of carryall

Noun

For now, the team hopes to work with scientists designing lunar science instruments to physically fit into RoboBall’s carry-on luggage-sized interior, while also fitting in with how RoboBall operates.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026
Shoes have a reputation for being clunky and not ideal for packing, but these lightweight, flexible flats can be stashed in a carry-on or weekender bag with no trouble.

— Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of carry-on

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