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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
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Avoid pillowcases with large holes that can allow dust to enter, and choose light colors since dark colors and designs may bleed onto leather purses or clothing and stain them.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Today, however, the outlet reduced its price even further and after 81% in total savings, this versatile purse clocks in at $57.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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Her clutch complemented the dress, while her other accessories favored shades of gold.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Spanning across more than 13,000 square miles of Northern Italy, the 2026 Winter Olympics are less of a singular experience for athletes, locals and fans, and more of several different clutches of sports occurring simultaneously with little accessibility between the events.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Even plastic bags get woven into sleeping mats for residents who may be sleeping outside or don’t have a bed.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Fox News Digital took photos of the nearby camps — which contain piles of junk, such as clothes, open containers, boxes, bags and trash.—
Michael Ruiz , Adriana James-Rodil,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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With the city’s pocketbooks faring no better now, officials have begun talking about making another pitch to Yuba City and Sutter County residents for a tax that could prove a windfall relative to the city’s flat revenue streams of late.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Many had to raise prices just as customers tightened their pocketbooks.—
C. A. Bridges,
Oklahoman,
5 Feb. 2026
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Read on for the top wallet-friendly finds below, including a $7 digital meat thermometer and a $6 set of mini funnels.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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Social Security benefits make a big difference in the wallets of many Americans.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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The company has also developed a traceability platform covering ready-to-wear, shoes, scarves and handbags, with small leather goods and belts to be added this year.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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StockX StockX is extremely popular in the sneaker world, but the retailer deals in a nice assortment of watches and handbags, too.—
Alexis Bennett,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Clutch bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutch%20bag. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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