Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutch bags
Noun
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The film centers on Westley (Cary Elwes), a farmhand who goes on a noble quest to rescue his beloved Buttercup (Robin Wright) from the clutches of the loathsome Prince Humperdink (Chris Sarandon), to whom she's unhappily betrothed.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Jan. 2026 -
After Federer escaped the clutches of moderator and media, a crowd of fans assembled below an overhanging balcony, taking pictures of him doing his next interview.—
Owen Lewis,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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To shop for more purses at Quince, keep scrolling.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Three or four masked individuals wearing dark clothing then allegedly entered the unit with handguns and demanded wallets and purses from the juveniles, according to police.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Campers would come out to find slashes in their duffels, pillowy bags of chips and coolers full of hot dogs gone.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Prep for tomorrow by setting the coffee maker, laying out your outfit, and packing lunches and bags.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 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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This hanging cube organizer is a convenient place to store bulkier items such as sweaters, shoes, and handbags.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Miller previously served as regional managing director for Luxury Americas, overseeing business strategy, sales expansion and financial performance across the jewelry, watches, wine and handbags departments.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Shopping in the dairy section has been easier on wallets lately.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
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Three City Hall employees reported that their wallets, which contained cash, credit cards, health savings account cards, and personal ID were stolen from their offices, per Boston Police reports.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Clutch bags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutch%20bags. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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