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as in suitcase
a bag carried by hand and designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles
flies only with a handbag so he doesn't have to check his luggage
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as in purse
a container for carrying money and small personal items
her handbag is just big enough to hold her favorite photos and wallet
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Recent Examples of handbag
The private Santa Barbara vineyard is not far from where the model and handbag designer grew up.
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
The former model and handbag designer, and ex-wife of Kevin Costner, revealed the details of the ceremony to People.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Upon entering the store, home goods are displayed to the left, while leather goods such as handbags, wallets and other products are to the right.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025
The luxury retailer sells handbags, home goods, high-end clothing and jewelry.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
The former model and handbag designer, and ex-wife of Kevin Costner, revealed the details of the ceremony to People.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Upon entering the store, home goods are displayed to the left, while leather goods such as handbags, wallets and other products are to the right.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025
The luxury retailer sells handbags, home goods, high-end clothing and jewelry.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbag
Noun
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Bagsmart Tech Organizer Nothing feels messier than cords tangled at the bottom of your bag mid-travel day, which is why this smart tech organizer never leaves my suitcase.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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In the latest antisemitic incident to rock a community, threatened attacks on synagogues in Alabama and surrounding states were thwarted when a person was arrested with a suitcase full of ammunition, body armor and other items, officials said Tuesday.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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The honor, presented annually by the Association for the International Diffusion of French Art to an artist who is French or living in France, is accompanied by a €35,000 ($38,000) purse.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
27 Oct. 2025
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Avoid pillowcases with large holes that can allow dust to enter, and choose light colors since dark colors and designs may bleed onto leather purses or clothing and stain them.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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There’s an internal zip pocket for valuables like your wallet or keys, as well as a slip pocket for easy access to items like a cellphone or sunglasses.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Here's an article assessing what that means for your wallet.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Leone's horror anthology features a wraparound story about a babysitter, Sarah (Katie Maguire), and her two adolescent charges, Timmy and Tia, who find an unmarked VHS in their trick-or-treat bag.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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My standout favorite is the Duet Saffiano Leather Small Crossbody, which comes with an extra pouch that clips onto the main bag.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Handbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handbag. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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