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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
Juice Couture officially brought back the iconic Daydreamer Tote Bag, a cult classic handbag that helped define early 2000s style.
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Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 5 May 2026
The actress, 38, carried a handbag that included artwork by her four kids at the fashion event on Monday, May 4, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Indeed, a fresh handbag can update a look and work with a variety of clothing styles.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
When the sun sets, your style must match the high energy of the city—think flowy dresses, fun handbags, and comfortable shoes that can handle the uneven, blue cobblestone streets of Old San Juan while dancing Bachata late into the night.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
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Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 5 May 2026
The actress, 38, carried a handbag that included artwork by her four kids at the fashion event on Monday, May 4, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Indeed, a fresh handbag can update a look and work with a variety of clothing styles.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
When the sun sets, your style must match the high energy of the city—think flowy dresses, fun handbags, and comfortable shoes that can handle the uneven, blue cobblestone streets of Old San Juan while dancing Bachata late into the night.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbag
Noun
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After a group of glamorous bell hops brought out suitcases filled with silver flasks that were handed out to the audience.—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
3 May 2026
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Once, while moving his family overseas, the financial planner was able to pay for seven tickets and 49 suitcases on the same flight for over $7,000.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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Every day in stores across Florida, thousands of people pull out their wallets and purses to scratch a lottery ticket, hoping for a life-altering prize.—
Jack Jankowski,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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To start, the purse comes with two straps, both made from the same durable leather.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Organized into two compartments, the nylon fanny pack is durable, easy to clean, and can easily store your phone, over-ear headphones, wallet, passport, hand sanitizer, and more.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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Decisions are being made that will impact your wallet and your neighborhood for years to come.—
Rickford Kirton,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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One frozen bag of cooked carrots was thawing on the prep counter.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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Next, as teachers in one hallway urged students to take cover, the gunman hid the gun inside a pocket or bag to get closer to his targets.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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“Handbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handbag. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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