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Recent Examples of clutch bag
Amal completed the look with a black and pearlescent clutch bag and gold Gianvito Rossi Plexi Pumps.
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Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 2 June 2025
Keep accessories simple with some gold hoops and a pair of oblong sunglasses, and throw on a clutch bag with your favorite charm to add a personal touch to the dressy casual look.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 20 June 2025
Fans are only allowed to bring one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (Ziploc or similar) and small clutch bags that cannot exceed 4 by 6 inches with or without a handle or strap.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
The footage shows her in a store holding what looks to be a small clutch bag from the luxury fashion brand Christian Dior priced at $9.49 CAD (around $6.60 USD).
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 2 June 2025
Keep accessories simple with some gold hoops and a pair of oblong sunglasses, and throw on a clutch bag with your favorite charm to add a personal touch to the dressy casual look.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 20 June 2025
Fans are only allowed to bring one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (Ziploc or similar) and small clutch bags that cannot exceed 4 by 6 inches with or without a handle or strap.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
The footage shows her in a store holding what looks to be a small clutch bag from the luxury fashion brand Christian Dior priced at $9.49 CAD (around $6.60 USD).
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutch bag
Noun
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The woman had two winning tickets in her purse and decided to go inside the station and cash them, officials said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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Forget that your Gucci purse will never again suffer smudges from hands soiled by oil or gasoline.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Alba coordinated the look with a matching clutch in a similar fabric and shade of blue.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 Aug. 2025
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The second playoff hole saw another pair of clutch birdies, forcing a third showdown.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But equally as importantly, the company wants to make sure the kit itself is appealing and versatile enough that passengers will want to take it off the plane to use the bag for other purposes.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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The nylon is durable, the bag has feet on the bottom to protect it from floor gunk, and there are a few different internal compartments for laptops, shoes, and other necessities.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Month-over-month changes in electric costs typically register at less than a cent, but that doesn’t mean consumers won’t feel it in their pocketbooks.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Fraud losses hit individuals in the pocketbook, not banks.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For your phone, keys, and wallet, the exterior slip pocket extends across the length of the bag with plenty of room to spare.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Authorities found a note in Tamura’s wallet that, according to The New York Times, criticized the NFL for concealing the sport’s safety issues, particularly regarding chronic traumatic encephalopathy.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There are exemptions such as special clothing or footwear designed for athletic activity or protective use and jewelry, handbags, luggage, umbrellas, wallets, watches and similar accessory items.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
9 Aug. 2025
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While some handbags sit too high and bounce against my ribcage, Quince’s version rests just above my hip.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Clutch bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutch%20bag. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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