minaudière

noun

Definition of minaudièrenext
1
as in purse

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2
as in trunk

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Example Sentences

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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
  • Glossier You’s compact solid perfume slips into my purse, freeing up suitcase space and giving me one less liquid to fit into my toiletries bag before airport security.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Designers across the fashion capitals sent models down the catwalk carrying purses by one or two short straps, putting the handheld style firmly back in the spotlight.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of purse
Noun
  • The retail trifecta is completed by Palazzo Kiton, the brand’s headquarters on Via Pontaccio in the arty Brera district, geared at trunk shows and one-on-one appointments reserved for key customers.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Every songwriter has a trunk, and the trunk is full of songs that got tossed out of the show or were passed over when they were submitted or may have just not been finished.
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of trunk
Noun
  • That required the ballots to be placed in emergency bags for later counting.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
  • On Saturday, while the rain poured down outside, Marge Simpson in yellow body paint and Carrie Bradshaw with McDonald’s bag in hand (Big is moving to Paris) strutted down a makeshift runway at the new Public Hotel in West Hollywood.
    — Meka Boyle, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of bag
Noun
  • The woman denied the allegations, and Ross hit her in the chest several times and choked her, the report says, restricting her breathing by twisting the collar of her hoodie.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Below, find a (ahem) tight edit of the best skin firming creams, as selected by dermatologists and Vogue editors, for tightening the skin on the face, neck, and chest.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of chest
Noun
  • Investigators found in a closet dozens of Louis Vuitton handbags lining the top shelf, many pairs of Christian Louboutin boots and a display case full of handbags made of exotic furs.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The product that won is his Nexus drawstring handbag made of Premium Vachetta leather, goatskin leather and suede, featuring intricate, sculptural weaving.
    — Madison Collins, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of handbag
Noun
  • Thankfully, some simple organization solutions, like a storage cabinet and under-the-sink caddy can fix the issue.
    — Bria McNeal, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Rather than avoiding certain areas that aren’t close to your cleaning supplies, try making a caddy with all of your favorite products.
    — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of caddy
Noun
  • Potential buyers who want to be mindful with their pocketbooks will need new strategies in the meantime.
    — Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The promotion is timed to offer some welcome relief on the pocketbooks of shoppers in advance of Thanksgiving and the holiday season at large.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of pocketbook
Noun
  • Cardboard boxes and paper bags of food items being stored directly on floor of walk-in cooler and dry storage area.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Compliance can amount to little more than proof that boxes were checked, even when the experience itself can feel exclusionary.
    — Maribeth Romslo, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 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 6 Nov. 2026.

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