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Recent Examples of holdall In 2023, Jannik Sinner was required to seek out special dispensation from the International Tennis Federation, Association of Tennis Professionals and Wimbledon just in order to switch out his all-white duffle bag for a Gucci monogrammed holdall. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025 Casual denim and staple outerwear, a leather holdall, Chelsea boots, and a baker boy cap shape up to a thoughtfully refined collaboration. Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025 Accessories include a leather holdall, Chelsea boots, and a baker boy cap. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2025 But then two boys came running out with two holdalls. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024 Why swap your credit cards and keys over when your hero holdall looks good with everything? Alice Newbold, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2024 Bally’s core tradition in accessories is reflected in the range of luxurious yet practical holdalls and backpacks, trimmed in leather. Luisa Zargani, WWD, 24 June 2024 Plus, a smaller holdall like this is much more versatile: Use it as a weekender, as your carry-on, or as a gym bag. Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Dec. 2023 There’s also a holdall (460.95) and a matching shoe bag ($245.84). Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holdall
Noun
  • After walking thousands of steps in the brand’s lineup, the Oca Low stood out as the best canvas sneaker—comfortable enough to skip the break-in period and stylish enough to wear with practically anything in your suitcase.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
  • That being said, for a long cruise a larger suitcase may well be the answer, giving you the room to bring formalwear, multiple pairs of shoes, and extra layers for colder climates.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • His lawyer eventually emerged from the ICE office holding a belt and a wallet.
    Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
  • But what many users didn’t understand, or were never clearly told, is that the Web3 Wallet was not a self-custody wallet.
    Chris Groshong, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Holdall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holdall. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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