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as in suitcases
a bag carried by hand and designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles
flies only with a handbag so he doesn't have to check his luggage
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as in purses
a container for carrying money and small personal items
her handbag is just big enough to hold her favorite photos and wallet
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Recent Examples of handbags
As for handbags, the standout is the roomy Amazona tote, which reimagines a classic for contemporary wardrobes.
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
Reyl attributed the change to extreme price hikes for handbags due to previously strong demand and supply chain disruption.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
Designer handbags are superior in terms of longevity.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 20 Mar. 2026
Celebrities including Rihanna, Dua Lipa, and Lisa have all been spotted sporting Labubu charms on their designer handbags.
—Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2026
All the cool girls are tying silk scarves to their handbags as elevated bag charms, and this one nails the look in baby blue and spring green.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Enjoy the opportunity to participate in a silent auction showcasing designer and vintage handbags as well as exclusive experience packages.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
Reyl attributed the change to extreme price hikes for handbags due to previously strong demand and supply chain disruption.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
Designer handbags are superior in terms of longevity.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 20 Mar. 2026
Celebrities including Rihanna, Dua Lipa, and Lisa have all been spotted sporting Labubu charms on their designer handbags.
—Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2026
All the cool girls are tying silk scarves to their handbags as elevated bag charms, and this one nails the look in baby blue and spring green.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Enjoy the opportunity to participate in a silent auction showcasing designer and vintage handbags as well as exclusive experience packages.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbags
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Much of the cash, stuffed inside suitcases and shipped out on international flights, makes its way to countries scattered across East Africa, where many Somalis fanned out following their nation’s civil war.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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In place of ubiquitous black-nylon rollers, attention-grabbing suitcases that telegraph wealth and taste are now de rigueur in private hangars and public concourses.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2026
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Labubus, which look like monsters with big eyes, sharp teeth and fur, went viral in 2025, appearing on backpacks, purses and other bags all over social media.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Backpacks, camera cases, tinted plastic bags and other oversized totes and purses are not permitted.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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For The Times) O’Connor described the Music Valley project as early-stage and speculative, pointing to a mining tradition dating back to the Wild West in which prospectors tout samples that show heavy concentrations of minerals in a bid to loosen investors’ wallets.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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When voters worry about their wallets, incumbents usually get the blame.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Initial investigations revealed that, in the days before the killings, Ligonnès had bought cement, digging tools and four bags of lime in various locations in the Nantes area.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Bag rules Patrons and bags will be searched on entry.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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It’s built to fit naturally around the body, work alongside backpacks, and stay comfortable over extended periods without getting in the way of movement.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Education Minister María Paz Arzola said that her office is drafting a bill that would allow teachers to inspect students’ backpacks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Handbags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handbags. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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