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as in suitcase
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 purse
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 handbag
The court also ordered the confiscation of gifts Kim had received, including a Van Cleef & Arpels diamond necklace, a Tiffany brooch, a Dior handbag, a storage case for a gold turtle figurine and a painting by famous Korean artist Lee Ufan.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Well, in an Instagram post earlier this week, the Guggenheim announced the handbag will go on view at the museum as of Wednesday.
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Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
26 June 2026
Towns leaned into the handbag superstition after the Knicks’ historic 29-point comeback to win Game 4, and again after the Knicks won the title in San Antonio.
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Zach Powell,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
The Fabtotes Storage Bags 6-Pack is another popular pick that’s ideal for storing seasonal clothes, and this over-the-door purse organizer is a genius solution to a closet that’s overflowing with handbags.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Well, in an Instagram post earlier this week, the Guggenheim announced the handbag will go on view at the museum as of Wednesday.
—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
26 June 2026
Towns leaned into the handbag superstition after the Knicks’ historic 29-point comeback to win Game 4, and again after the Knicks won the title in San Antonio.
—
Zach Powell,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
The Fabtotes Storage Bags 6-Pack is another popular pick that’s ideal for storing seasonal clothes, and this over-the-door purse organizer is a genius solution to a closet that’s overflowing with handbags.
—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbag
Noun
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Considering flight attendants spend the majority of their week living out of a suitcase, their luggage has to be truly top-tier—capable of holding all of their work essentials, personal items, and more without missing a beat.
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The suitcase containing the girl's body was found shortly after he was arrested, leading to the additional charges, police said.
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McLeese said each guest in the restricted area is allowed only one clear bag no larger than a gallon, or a small clutch purse.
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There’s more to the novel, translated from the German by Daniel Bowles, than a purse-lipped satire of fetishism, but Kracht keeps it well below the surface.
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Elida still hadn’t found her son’s wallet or phone, her daughter’s Nintendo gaming systems or, somewhat surprisingly, their trailer.
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Eye-watering World Cup prices haven't stopped soccer fans from around the world from opening their wallets.
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Photos apparently taken by the men themselves show wads of cash on the seat of a car, in a plastic bag and in stacks on the floor of a location in New York.
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Using 10,000 rocks, more than seventy-five 80-pound bags of concrete, and over $1,000 in supplies, Ruggie has no regrets about his 14-foot deck burned in a shou sugi ban style.
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“Handbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handbag. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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