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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
Nepal’s current bout of political unrest started in early September, when a group of young Nepalis, fed up with seeing politicians’ children posting about their designer handbags and luxury travel while most people struggle to make ends meet, organized a peaceful protest.
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Sugam Pokharel, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Courtesy of Tara Zadeh The transition from magazines to handbags might seem dramatic, but Zadeh sees clear similarities.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The video, which as of Thursday remained online with over 700,000 views, shows a house transformed into a makeshift boutique with handbags, clothing and shoes on display.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
Velocity Black also announced its partnership with Sotheby’s, where members gain access to the company’s art and culture events, masterclasses and private shopping experiences with archival jewelry, handbags and watches on Saturday.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2025
For now, limited quantities of the handbags are available exclusively in-person at select Alo stores, showcasing the high-end craftsmanship, which deserves to be discovered firsthand through touch and experience.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
For more Jet Set designs and similar styles, check out our favorite tote bags, handbags, and accessories in the designer outlet sale below before they’re gone.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Your collection of baseball cards, Birkin handbags or aging Bordeaux may deliver hours of pleasure.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Sugam Pokharel, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Courtesy of Tara Zadeh The transition from magazines to handbags might seem dramatic, but Zadeh sees clear similarities.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The video, which as of Thursday remained online with over 700,000 views, shows a house transformed into a makeshift boutique with handbags, clothing and shoes on display.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
Velocity Black also announced its partnership with Sotheby’s, where members gain access to the company’s art and culture events, masterclasses and private shopping experiences with archival jewelry, handbags and watches on Saturday.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2025
For now, limited quantities of the handbags are available exclusively in-person at select Alo stores, showcasing the high-end craftsmanship, which deserves to be discovered firsthand through touch and experience.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
For more Jet Set designs and similar styles, check out our favorite tote bags, handbags, and accessories in the designer outlet sale below before they’re gone.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Your collection of baseball cards, Birkin handbags or aging Bordeaux may deliver hours of pleasure.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbags
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The remains went undiscovered for four years — until 2022, when a local family purchased the unit’s contents at auction and opened the suitcases, PEOPLE previously reported.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Kiss messy suitcases goodbye with these genius travel organizers.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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The models often sported vintage style coin purses that dangled from their necks and carried barrel bags and satchels.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Snow League, a snowboarding and freeskiing league founded by three-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White, is also looking to build a sustainable business while aiming to give its athletes a platform to extend their careers and reap the benefits of rising prize purses.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Since then, Klarna has expanded to hundreds of thousands of merchants and embedded itself in internet browsers and digital wallets as an alternative to credit cards.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Mobile wallets simplify payments for users.—
Andrew Riabchuk,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Marc Jacobs during his tenure at Louis Vuitton invited artists like Richard Prince and Takashi Murakami to put their style of art on what would become best-selling and collectible bags.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Outside of shows, bandanas, fringe bags, and cowboy boots have made their ways into the wardrobes of editors and influencers alike.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
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Since its inception, the foundation has given more than a million books to kids in the tri-state area and more than 100,000 backpacks.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel helps guests prepare for silverback sightings by providing complimentary gaiters, backpacks and hats; packing lunch for the outing; and leaving walking sticks as turndown amenities.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Handbags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handbags. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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