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Recent Examples of clutch bag
You’re allowed to bring in: One-gallon clear zip-seal bag, like a Ziploc bag
Small clutch bags that aren’t bigger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches, with or without a handle or strap.
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 20 July 2025
Younger sister Elle wore a black silk slip dress that hit just below the knee, with sheer straps and panelling that snaked down the bodice with light embroidery, paired with black kitten heels and a small rectangular clutch bag.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 July 2025
Small clutch bags, with a maximum size of 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches, with or without a handle or strap, may be carried into the stadium along with one clear bag.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
Sánchez Bezos, carrying a personalized version of Balenciaga’s trompe-l’oeil coffee cup clutch bag, was among the first to arrive.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 20 July 2025
Younger sister Elle wore a black silk slip dress that hit just below the knee, with sheer straps and panelling that snaked down the bodice with light embroidery, paired with black kitten heels and a small rectangular clutch bag.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 July 2025
Small clutch bags, with a maximum size of 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches, with or without a handle or strap, may be carried into the stadium along with one clear bag.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
Sánchez Bezos, carrying a personalized version of Balenciaga’s trompe-l’oeil coffee cup clutch bag, was among the first to arrive.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutch bag
Noun
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Linebacker Cole Christiansen’s wife, Morgan, also shared her game-day fit that included one of the clear-plastic purses the Chiefs gifted the team’s WAGs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
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Unlike other major golf tournaments, there is no Ryder Cup purse or total prize fund.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Raheem Mostert added a 38-yard run and Smith had clutch throws in the red zone, plus a key scramble in the second quarter, but otherwise, the passing offense was a mess.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Bottega Veneta’s fringe navy sculpted leather shell and fringe skirt, the red ombré fringe skirt, the fringe Intrecciato clutch and thong sandals.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The girls were found dead on June 2 with plastic bags over their heads and evidence that their hands had been zip-tied near their father's truck.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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To find more of the best deals in Nordstrom’s fall sale, check out the rest of our top picks below with everything from flowy dresses to accessories like jewelry and sunglasses, jackets, bucket bags, and more.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One of Jimmy Kimmel‘s longtime Hollywood friends is supporting the late night host publicly … and with his pocketbook.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Sep. 2025
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What’s more, each top is under $30, which is ideal for our pocketbooks as well as the season ahead.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The goal is to get more people using direct deposit, payments onto debit and credit cards, digital wallets, and other electronic payment options for receiving their federal income tax refunds and benefits.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Hotel rooms are easier on the wallet this time of year, and with fewer visitors, the island feels more relaxed.—
Christine Chitnis,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tightly tucked under the arm, short-strap handbags are a sophisticated and street-savvy accessory.—
Abbey Hudetz,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Each character of mine has a long biography, but also a bookshelf, a closet, a handbag, et cetera.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Clutch bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutch%20bag. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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