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Recent Examples of shoulder bag
While the print is a little louder than usual, the accessorizing is so minimal—literally just slingbacks and a just-right shoulder bag—that this couldn’t be anyone else.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2026
It can be worn as a crossbody (an excellent option when in crowded airports), but also as a traditional shoulder bag.
—Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
High-end fashion brand Chloé released a capsule collection, ranging from $250 silk scarves to a $5,300 snakeskin and leather shoulder bag with a horse head and tail linked by a horsebit chain.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
My go-to for the office is this suede, slouchy shoulder bag from Quince that has just enough room to hold my laptop and notebook without weighing me down.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2026
It can be worn as a crossbody (an excellent option when in crowded airports), but also as a traditional shoulder bag.
—Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
High-end fashion brand Chloé released a capsule collection, ranging from $250 silk scarves to a $5,300 snakeskin and leather shoulder bag with a horse head and tail linked by a horsebit chain.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
My go-to for the office is this suede, slouchy shoulder bag from Quince that has just enough room to hold my laptop and notebook without weighing me down.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for shoulder bag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoulder bag
Noun
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Style it with sneakers and a belt bag for a walking tour, then switch to dressier accessories for a night out.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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Keep reading for more of Michael Kors Outlet’s best bags below.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Thanks to its woven look, the purse is reminiscent of far-pricier luxury styles on the market.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
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Rokke is providing financial support to the race, including boosting the race purse by $100,000 to a total of $650,000 and providing $170,000 in support for the 17 Alaska Native villages that serve as checkpoints.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Jenner added a pair of low-rise dark indigo jeans, a black clutch bag, and black thong heels.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
6 Dec. 2025
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She was elegantly dressed in a cream coat dress adorned with delicate embroidery, paired with matching heels and a coordinating clutch bag.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As the story makes clear, data centers in our communities have real impacts on our health, our pocketbooks and our quality of life.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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That is turning the conflict abroad into a pocketbook issue for millions of consumers frustrated over the high cost of living, which may worsen.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Viral Coach handbags, cool-girl Frye boots, stretchy everyday jeans, lightweight jackets, and a whole lot more.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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The audience essentially said a luxury handbag is a perfectly acceptable apology for emotional betrayal on national television.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Shoulder bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoulder%20bag. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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