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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
If designer isn’t in your everyday clothing budget, saving up for accessory pieces like handbags and shoes is the way to sprinkle some of the most iconic brand names into your collection.
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Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2026
But this explanation doesn’t account for another shift – why affluent consumers are foregoing splurges on items like designer handbags in favor of premium groceries.
—Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Prosecutor Julian Winship said the victim's Givenchy handbag, worth 1,600 pounds, was stolen from the smoking area outside the Dog and Duck pub in Soho, central London, in November 2024.
—CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
But this explanation doesn’t account for another shift – why affluent consumers are foregoing splurges on items like designer handbags in favor of premium groceries.
—Patrick Van Esch, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
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Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2026
But this explanation doesn’t account for another shift – why affluent consumers are foregoing splurges on items like designer handbags in favor of premium groceries.
—Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Prosecutor Julian Winship said the victim's Givenchy handbag, worth 1,600 pounds, was stolen from the smoking area outside the Dog and Duck pub in Soho, central London, in November 2024.
—CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
But this explanation doesn’t account for another shift – why affluent consumers are foregoing splurges on items like designer handbags in favor of premium groceries.
—Patrick Van Esch, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbag
Noun
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In one of her recent podcast episodes, McMahan detailed a trip to Paris and her subsequent journey home with 12 (yes, 12) sticks of butter nestled in the depths of her suitcase.—
Elliott Harrell,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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Because there’s absolutely nothing worse than coming home with a suitcase full of dirty laundry only to find your underwear drawer empty and your hamper overflowing.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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Yeah, no, the purse was not in there.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Elegant folding design for easy storage in bags, backpacks or purses with a lightweight yet durable frame for everyday use.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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As gas prices continue to cause consternation for many drivers, visiting the pump has padded the wallet of at least one person in Southern California.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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His team found that this Omnistealer was compatible with more than 60 cryptocurrency wallet extensions, including MetaMask and Coinbase; more than 10 password managers, including LastPass; more than 10 web browsers, including Chrome and Firefox; and cloud storage services like Google Drive.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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These bags are made from food-grade silicone that’s free from toxins like lead, latex, phthalates, BPA, and BPS.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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But Ceddanne Rafaela’s throw to the second base bag just barely beat Jahmai Jones’ slide, and while the Tigers designated hitter was initially ruled safe, the play was overturned on replay.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Handbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handbag. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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