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Recent Examples of shoulder bag
The striking shade has appeared everywhere—most notably at Celine (fashioned into chic clutches), Loewe (as sculptural totes), and Fendi (as a slouchy shoulder bag).
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 12 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
Of course, Hadid made the faux leather shoulder bag look just as expensive as the rest of her designer collection by pairing it with a patent leather pencil skirt, white bodysuit, and black pumps, pulling her hair back in a refined updo.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2026
Tweens will love the small tube size, which fits perfectly in a jean pocket or a shoulder bag.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 15 Jan. 2026
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 12 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
Of course, Hadid made the faux leather shoulder bag look just as expensive as the rest of her designer collection by pairing it with a patent leather pencil skirt, white bodysuit, and black pumps, pulling her hair back in a refined updo.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2026
Tweens will love the small tube size, which fits perfectly in a jean pocket or a shoulder bag.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 15 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for shoulder bag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoulder bag
Noun
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In addition, guests can enjoy ethically sourced tea from Masha (each bag is compostable and stamped with vegetable ink).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The student suspected of having the firearm was removed from class, and the school resource deputy searched their bag, Boyd said.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The sleek shape of this shoulder tote is ideal for anyone who wants a travel purse look.—
Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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The silk scarf is no longer relegated to being just a purse or hair accessory.—
Erika Reals,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 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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The fine print — not the political noise — will determine what Californians actually feel in their pocketbooks and weekly paychecks.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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But many hands, and pocketbooks, help with that load.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Pirates of the Caribbean alum added on a gold bangle, a stack of tiny hoop earrings, and metallic footwear, as well as a small white handbag.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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Signature Silk Diamond Scarf Bag charms are a popular way to accessorize, but there’s nothing as classic as a silk scarf draped on your handbag.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Shoulder bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoulder%20bag. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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