Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutch bags
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Conor O’Neill Brighton & Hove Albion Alex Jimenez Unfortunately, Bournemouth already have Brighton’s ideal signing in their clutches.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026 -
Bradley is desperate to escape his keeper's clutches.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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Fashion, philanthropy celebrated at March event A fundraising event set for March 4 will combine fashion with philanthropy as ticket holders compete for a chance to win name-brand purses and designer sunglasses while supporting the advancement of women in the area, according to a release.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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In addition to the muscle car, which the complaint valued at $250,000, he is accused of having stolen 20 to 30 Coach purses that were being used for a promotion and valued at $200 to $300 each, along with a power drill.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For starters, Mance and his wardrobe assistants scoured the internet for specific designer pieces that CBK wore during the decade, everything from Yohji Yamamoto to Prada to Hermès Birkin bags.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
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My bags didn’t catch up, but a maritozzo and a latte from illy made the wait a little sweeter.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This upfront investment will reduce the risk to New Yorkers’ lives and pocketbooks.—
Amy Chester,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2026
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This growing group of renegade traders maintain that core truths emerge only after thousands of people express their opinions with their pocketbooks.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
17 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There’s also another hook underneath that’s ideal for hats, handbags, and scarves.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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Nervous hands rummaging for tissues in handbags, sweaty embraces, last words of advice—and then, we were gone.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Or another extreme swing of the pendulum, guided by the ultrawealthy closing and opening their wallets?—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The new provisions, meant to fatten Americans' wallets, can also cause confusion, accountants said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Clutch bags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutch%20bags. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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