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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
And keep scrolling below for more travel-ready handbags from Quince.
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Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
The brand’s archive section is packed with best-sellers, including comfy pants, trendy jackets, and designer-quality handbags.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
The program also features a silent auction of luxury handbags donated by Elyse Walker, a raffle with prizes including jewelry from XIV Karats and a luxury hotel stay, among other offerings.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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
The runway show will feature handbags and clothing available for purchase at a pop-up shop.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, pants adorned with metallic accents, fringe jackets, and handbags reinforce the trend’s strong cowgirl foundation.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2026
Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
The brand’s archive section is packed with best-sellers, including comfy pants, trendy jackets, and designer-quality handbags.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
The program also features a silent auction of luxury handbags donated by Elyse Walker, a raffle with prizes including jewelry from XIV Karats and a luxury hotel stay, among other offerings.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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
The runway show will feature handbags and clothing available for purchase at a pop-up shop.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, pants adorned with metallic accents, fringe jackets, and handbags reinforce the trend’s strong cowgirl foundation.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbags
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But Tach has a decent two-year warranty just in case your suitcases get too banged up.—
Nathan Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
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The scales are for people, not for suitcases.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
9 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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Chicago area Hooters locations collected 72 purses to fill with essential hygiene items in a donation drive in support of women in need and domestic violence survivors.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Fixing the distortions that increasingly limit these benefits to the rich — and pressure middle-class families to accept ever-rising demands on their time and wallets — should be a priority for policymakers.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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Some of the crypto wallets used in these hacks were also linked to the North Korean state actors known for their involvement in WannaCry and the 2014 hack of Sony Pictures by Lazarus Group.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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While there, the duo is accused of going into another hotel room, then stealing cash and designer bags worth tens of thousands of dollars, one Hermes bag valued at $32,000.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Suoco Travel Vacuum Bags Vacuum compression bags like these are a lifesaver for overpackers like me.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Last weekend, Orbán’s allies claimed, without evidence, that Ukraine had placed two backpacks containing explosives by a natural gas pipeline near Hungary’s border.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
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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“Handbags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handbags. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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