as in purse
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Recent Examples of clutch bag
Items must be packed into clear bags that do not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches, small clutch bags not exceeding 6 inches by 9 inches or hydration packs with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment.
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Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2024
Wearing clutch bags from Bottega Veneta and Jacquemus, the effortless accessory adds just the right amount of polish to a look—especially in sprightly shades of green or red.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 June 2024
The Bose SoundLink Flex is about the size of a small clutch bag and sports a crisp and nuanced sound with a surprisingly big bass.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Finished with premium suede lining and not much else, this minimalist handbag can be worn as a top-handle purse or clutch bag from day to night.
—Nikki Chwatt, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024
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Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2024
Wearing clutch bags from Bottega Veneta and Jacquemus, the effortless accessory adds just the right amount of polish to a look—especially in sprightly shades of green or red.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 June 2024
The Bose SoundLink Flex is about the size of a small clutch bag and sports a crisp and nuanced sound with a surprisingly big bass.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Finished with premium suede lining and not much else, this minimalist handbag can be worn as a top-handle purse or clutch bag from day to night.
—Nikki Chwatt, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutch bag
Noun
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Other suggestions include placing purses or bags in the back seat by the child, or even one shoe, so parents are sure to check before leaving the car.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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And all of the cuts have happened without the approval of Congress, which the Constitution entrusts with the power of the purse.—
Stephen Neukam,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Heat has the NBA’s worst offensive rating in clutch situations (one that has a margin of five points or fewer inside the final five minutes of the fourth quarter) this season.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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He’s had a bunch of clutch moments over the past couple years.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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The filing states that a court officer was handed a bag of clothes to give to Mangione that contained the clothes, including a new pair of socks, in which the note was found hidden in the cardboard in the middle of the socks.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The bag comes in nine different colors like black, red, olive green and tan.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This mission — protecting your pocketbook — is currently impossible to fulfill since staff are restricted and resource-deprived.—
Mike Calhoun,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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If your pocketbook is the only thing that matters, the Pixel 9a wins.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
19 Mar. 2025
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The escalating trade war has driven stock prices down and may hit Americans in their wallets as businesses pass on the pain by raising prices.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Note that keeping the actual card in your wallet or passport holder is a smart idea, especially if traveling to countries where Wi-Fi connectivity can be an issue.—
Paul Rubio,
AFAR Media,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Crafted from silver vegan leather with engraved paisley detailing and featuring its signature hardware, the handbag is undeniably a standout accessory.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
21 Mar. 2025
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Saks also has quite a few coveted handbags on the roster too—like Liffner’s Petite Penne in textured, croc finish, plus beautiful woven shapes from Dragon Diffusion, and plenty of Mansur Gavriel minimalist leather goodies—such as a roomy, hobo shape in sumptuous suede.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Clutch bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutch%20bag. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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