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Recent Examples of clutch bag
In a potential nod to the late designer, who died last month, the duchess finished her ensemble with a satin clutch bag and pumps by the Italian design house.
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Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025
At the tournament, Lohan appeared to wear a light pink Chanel printed mini dress from the fashion house’s 1996 runway collection with a black Chanel clutch bag.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Take Prada’s Spring-Summer 2023 show, where sheer, matronly nightdresses and housecoats were shown with heeled Mary Janes and tightly gripped clutch bags.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 July 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
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Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025
At the tournament, Lohan appeared to wear a light pink Chanel printed mini dress from the fashion house’s 1996 runway collection with a black Chanel clutch bag.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Take Prada’s Spring-Summer 2023 show, where sheer, matronly nightdresses and housecoats were shown with heeled Mary Janes and tightly gripped clutch bags.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 July 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutch bag
Noun
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This could include your purse, computer bag, gym bag, or backpack—thoroughly examine any bags before bringing them into your house.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Best Small Purses for Hands-Free Travel Days These mini purses fit the bare essentials—and little else.—
Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Pair it with an oversized clutch and tall boots to really turn heads.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
27 Jan. 2026
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This helps the farmer to take their left hand off the handlebars without having to repeatedly engage the clutch or neutral.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Inside the hole, deputies found a white plastic bag with hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash, according to the complaint.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Between lawn recliners, bean bag chairs and open grassy areas, there are nearly a dozen spaces where people comfortably congregate to watch tennis on big screens mounted outside the courts.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The pocketbook politicians who dominated the 20th century, who carried the United States through war, depression, and inflationary crises, were far from middling.—
Jamie Holmes,
Twin Cities,
22 Jan. 2026
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Much of the address focused on the rising cost of living here and Healey's recent efforts to position herself as a champion of pocketbook relief at a time when voters across the country remain frustrated by high prices and economic uncertainty.—
Sam Drysdale,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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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With the Michael Kors Outlet recently slashing prices on dozens of handbags, there are almost too many to sort through.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Jan. 2026
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Law, 47, wore an espresso leather trench coat and paired it with leather shoes and an oversized handbag.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Clutch bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutch%20bag. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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