minaudière

noun

Definition of minaudièrenext
1
as in purse

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2
as in trunk

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Recent Examples of minaudière As the product — including eye, lip and face makeup, along with brushes and a minaudiere — are only being made once, the collectibles are expected to sell out. — Meg Hemphill, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2018 The diamond buckles on her Manolos matched, and a sparking minaudiere completed the ensemble. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minaudière
  1. purse
  2. trunk
  3. bag
  4. chest
  5. handbag
  6. caddy
  7. pocketbook
  8. box
Noun
  • When collapsed, the lightweight bottle is compact enough to fit into any small purse or coat pocket.
    — Lara Kramer, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Second, purses have to be way down, with just a $250-$300 million investment.
    — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of purse
Noun
  • Imagine a termite carving a path like a jumbled ball of string through a tree trunk, instead of an axe cleaving a single vector.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Clean out the trunk and remove excess storage like roof racks and cargo carriers.
    — Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of trunk
Noun
  • The ball hit the bag and shot into the air, allowing the Angels’ fifth run to score.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than chasing an entirely new hero product, the company has taken the design language and consumer learning from The New York, one of its bestselling and most recognisable bags, and developed another style around it.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of bag
Noun
  • Quarterback Kurtis Rourke was back at the San Francisco 49ers’ practice facility Friday, one day after he was taken to the hospital following a big hit to his chest.
    — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Maceta, moved to pity at times, would put an ear to his friend’s chest and hear how Ruiz’s heart leaped about inside his body, as though trying to fly apart.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of chest
Noun
  • Led by members of the Fendi family for much of its history, the company became known for its decades-long collaboration with German designer Karl Lagerfeld and such influential handbags as the Baguette and the Peekaboo.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Right on time, Quince dropped designer-lookalike totes, shoulder bags, and handbags in the must-have shades of the upcoming season.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of handbag
Noun
  • This sink caddy keeps your sponge, scrub brush, and dish soap corralled in one spot instead of scattered around the sink.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 28 July 2026
  • In Netflix’s new golf comedy, Feimster, 46, stars as Sam, the caddy for Ferrell’s former top golfer, Lonnie Hawkins.
    — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
Definition of caddy
Noun
  • Then, with the aid of a good pocketbook on plant identification, look for preferred food types.
    — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The findings suggest Republicans have opportunities to strengthen their position by focusing on specific pocketbook and healthcare concerns as voters prepare to decide control of Congress.
    — Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of pocketbook
Noun
  • The avocados then move along mechanical lines that sort them by size before workers place them into boxes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Trafford is a strong shot-stopper, comfortable on the ball and advancing out of his box, and impressed on his debut against Manchester United in a pre-season friendly at Croke Park.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of box

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“Minaudière.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minaudi%C3%A8re. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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