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Recent Examples of briefcase
Mills didn't notice anything odd – just a yellow jacket on the passenger seat, and some bags in the car including a black briefcase and a blue bag with a Massachusetts logo.
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Emma Steele, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2025
Also not to be missed was his Louis Vuitton monogram briefcase.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
Of course, that’s when an angry dinosaur’s cue to swallow the briefcase.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
Bringing luggage on Concorde was impossible, as space was minimal, barely enough to stow a briefcase or handbag.
—Marisa Garcia, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Emma Steele, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2025
Also not to be missed was his Louis Vuitton monogram briefcase.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
Of course, that’s when an angry dinosaur’s cue to swallow the briefcase.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
Bringing luggage on Concorde was impossible, as space was minimal, barely enough to stow a briefcase or handbag.
—Marisa Garcia, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for briefcase
Noun
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Plus, the strangest news from across the world Read On Best Visit G&T Garden Tours Aficionados of English gardens, pack your valises for one of G&T Garden Tours’ week-long trips to the West Country.—
airmail.news,
airmail.news,
23 Mar. 2024
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That a kindly bellhop from The Balmoral, our hotel adjacent to the station, loaded our valises off a trolley cart did little to rein in these trappings.—
Ross Kenneth Urken,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2024
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Expand All With winter weather arriving in North Carolina, you could be tempted to crank up your thermostat — but doing so could put a significant dent in your wallet.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2025
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These bags are slightly larger than wallets with interior pockets to store items, such as your wallet and phone.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Transformers: Age of Extinction actress accessorized with a black handbag — a comparable one is the Quilted Rocking Horse Bag which comes in several shades and is valued at $2,290.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Toward stories that are nothing but a title, and masterpieces that can fit in the interior pocket of a handbag.—
Audrey Wollen,
The New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2025
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The latest Westman Atelier carryall is handmade in Italy from a water-resistant fabric in a navy jacquard (and lined with a stain- and water-resistant material, too).—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
6 Dec. 2024
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Though baby Jack was not pictured in these photos, the mogul still opted for a hefty carryall, topping off her look with The Row’s Pim Leather Tote Bag.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2025
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Frontier’s low-fare flights come with an allowance of one personal item, but additional fees apply for carry-on and checked baggage, and to choose your seat.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Feb. 2025
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Evacuees jumped several feet from the plane’s exit doors and stumbled across the slick tarmac clutching jackets and small carry-on bags.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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But then two boys came running out with two holdalls.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
29 Nov. 2024
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Why swap your credit cards and keys over when your hero holdall looks good with everything?—
Alice Newbold,
Vogue,
12 Aug. 2024
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Grating portmanteaus are a crucial part of their relationship.—
Liam Sherwin-Murray,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
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Stories have mingled love and magic for centuries, but the portmanteau crystallized as a market category during the pandemic.—
Katy Waldman,
The New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Briefcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briefcase. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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