shoulder bag

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Recent Examples of shoulder bag Refresh your wardrobe with designer crossbody bags, shoulder bags, backpacks, and more. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026 The zig-zag of that famous yellow shirt winkingly graces a crescent baguette, while the black stripes of Linus’s red red shirt wrap around a slouchy shoulder bag. Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026 With an adjustable nylon strap, the Lisa can be used as a crossbody or shoulder bag. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 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 See All Example Sentences for shoulder bag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoulder bag
Noun
  • But his mouth was open and drooped peculiarly to one side, and his skin was sucked into his skeleton like a vacuum storage bag.
    Amanda Peet, New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2026
  • The Illini are lengthy, creative and deep in their scoring bag.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • SmartCard is a super slim tracking card that fits discreetly into any wallet, purse or bag.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Accessorize your look with sandals or kitten heels, and throw on a chic purse.
    India Roby, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Other royals allegedly have their own tricks—like Princess Kate, who’s said to use a clutch bag to avoid endless handshakes.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Jenner added a pair of low-rise dark indigo jeans, a black clutch bag, and black thong heels.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • That adds up to indirect costs to consumers, through the health and climate effects of burning more fuel, and direct pocketbook costs too; buying more gasoline magnifies the effect of price hikes.
    Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Mar. 2026
  • As the Iran conflict continues unabated, gas taxes will impact county drivers’ pocketbooks mightily.
    Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Celebrities including Rihanna, Dua Lipa, and Lisa have all been spotted sporting Labubu charms on their designer handbags.
    Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Whether that be a covetable handbag from Loewe, Balenciaga, or Prada, or the oversized frames from Khaite x Oliver People’s collaboration, which have quickly become her street-style signature, mixing in these investment add-ons feels like the modern move.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026

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“Shoulder bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoulder%20bag. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.

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