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as in suitcases
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 purses
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 handbags
As for handbags, the standout is the roomy Amazona tote, which reimagines a classic for contemporary wardrobes.
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
Reyl attributed the change to extreme price hikes for handbags due to previously strong demand and supply chain disruption.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
Designer handbags are superior in terms of longevity.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 20 Mar. 2026
Celebrities including Rihanna, Dua Lipa, and Lisa have all been spotted sporting Labubu charms on their designer handbags.
—Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2026
All the cool girls are tying silk scarves to their handbags as elevated bag charms, and this one nails the look in baby blue and spring green.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Enjoy the opportunity to participate in a silent auction showcasing designer and vintage handbags as well as exclusive experience packages.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
Reyl attributed the change to extreme price hikes for handbags due to previously strong demand and supply chain disruption.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
Designer handbags are superior in terms of longevity.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 20 Mar. 2026
Celebrities including Rihanna, Dua Lipa, and Lisa have all been spotted sporting Labubu charms on their designer handbags.
—Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2026
All the cool girls are tying silk scarves to their handbags as elevated bag charms, and this one nails the look in baby blue and spring green.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Enjoy the opportunity to participate in a silent auction showcasing designer and vintage handbags as well as exclusive experience packages.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbags
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The bohemian Užupis district feels like a film set in its own right, and wandering through the cobblestoned streets with kids is the kind of immersive, screen-free adventure that sticks with a family long after the suitcases are unpacked.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2026
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These are suitcases that actually earn their keep.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Specifically purses, not for their flashy style.—
Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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To honor Women’s History Month, Hooters has partnered with Love Purse to collect new purses and toiletries through March 23 at all Chicago-area restaurants.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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KeySmart transforms ordinary items like keys, wallets and multi-tools into sleek, functional and portable solutions.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Americans are searching for ways to offset rising gas prices as the effect of the war in Iran hits their wallets.—
Casey He,
Bloomberg,
19 Mar. 2026
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Four younger men were tied up, with black bags covering their heads, and taken to a helicopter, the complaint said.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Practically, this means that in addition to running your bags through the scanner and conducting physical pat-downs, the agents at security checkpoints may request proof of citizenship, ask personal questions, and demand to go through a traveler’s phone.—
Laura Bassett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Mar. 2026
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One classroom is still being used as a grocery delivery operation, overflowing with cereal, beans, masa, cleaning supplies, diapers and backpacks packed with books and stuffies.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2026
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Two operators should carry the full setup in backpacks.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Handbags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handbags. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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