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Recent Examples of clutch bag
Jenner added a pair of low-rise dark indigo jeans, a black clutch bag, and black thong heels.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2025
She was elegantly dressed in a cream coat dress adorned with delicate embroidery, paired with matching heels and a coordinating clutch bag.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Hathaway wore an elegant black t-shirt with an asymmetric skirt, accessorized with a leather belt and a large clutch bag for the occasion.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 21 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
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2025
She was elegantly dressed in a cream coat dress adorned with delicate embroidery, paired with matching heels and a coordinating clutch bag.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Hathaway wore an elegant black t-shirt with an asymmetric skirt, accessorized with a leather belt and a large clutch bag for the occasion.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 21 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutch bag
Noun
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The Miami Police Department reminds people heading to the festival that only clear bags will be allowed — no purses, backpacks, fanny packs or camera bags.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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Nine horses will compete for the $2 million purse.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Katie Stewart provided all of the squad’s offense with a lone clutch swing, her three-run shot down the left-field line in the bottom of the sixth.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The series serves as an origin story for how Norrin Radd (voiced by Paul Essiembre) becomes the herald of Galactus (James Blendick), then breaks free from the clutches of the Devourer of Worlds to surf around the galaxy and help others.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The National Federation of Independent Business has warned that small businesses and consumers who rely on energy, rather than oil giants, will end up holding the bag.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Wondering which ones deserve a spot in your makeup bag?—
Jenny Berg,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Besides hitting consumers’ pocketbooks, those higher costs can make businesses reluctant to hire.—
Matt Ott,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Republicans Hilton and Bianco argued Democrats haven’t delivered on housing, homelessness, affordability and other pocketbook issues and shouldn’t be trusted to continue running the state.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Here, hundreds of millions of users have turned to mobile wallets and rich transaction histories yet cannot get formal credit.—
Bhaskar Chakravorti,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Breed brings together style, function, and travel-ready essentials with an assortment of groom kits, wallets, sunglasses, and watches perfect for summer and life on the go.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Watches, petites, dresses, women’s career wear, kids, handbags, fragrances, and shoes all outperformed, while big-ticket home items, especially furniture, and plus-sizes, were soft, Spring observed.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Richmond wore a blue suit to the event while Fey was seen in a beige coat accessorized with long black boots and a red handbag.—
Desiree Ossandon,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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“Clutch bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutch%20bag. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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