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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
Designer handbags from brands such as YSL were cited in the investigation and valued at nearly $3,000 each while luxury Gucci shoes were priced at over $1,000.
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Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Detectives said the pair purchased 224 high-end items online, including designer clothing, cosmetics and handbags.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Using a tension rod and helpful S hooks, display everything from hats to scarves to necklaces and handbags.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
But at least this junior assistant got free handbags and a major glow-up out of it.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
GalaxyBids has launched its online auction platform, where participants can now bid for luxury goods such as designer handbags and gaming consoles.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Lee can now write a new chapter as she’s embarked on creative endeavor with the launch of the Debra Lee Collection, a line of luxury handbags crafted in Italy.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
Some of the types of vendors that are scheduled to be in attendance include makers of art pieces, clothing, handbags, home decor items, jewelry, skin care products and woodwork.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Below are the priciest finds across various categories such as jewelry, handbags, electronic devices, and more.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Detectives said the pair purchased 224 high-end items online, including designer clothing, cosmetics and handbags.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Using a tension rod and helpful S hooks, display everything from hats to scarves to necklaces and handbags.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
But at least this junior assistant got free handbags and a major glow-up out of it.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
GalaxyBids has launched its online auction platform, where participants can now bid for luxury goods such as designer handbags and gaming consoles.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Lee can now write a new chapter as she’s embarked on creative endeavor with the launch of the Debra Lee Collection, a line of luxury handbags crafted in Italy.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
Some of the types of vendors that are scheduled to be in attendance include makers of art pieces, clothing, handbags, home decor items, jewelry, skin care products and woodwork.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Below are the priciest finds across various categories such as jewelry, handbags, electronic devices, and more.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbags
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These spills can completely ruin multiple suitcases and their contents.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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These included suitcases full of videogames and electronics, private shopping trips to toy stores, exclusive visits to theme parks, introductions to other celebrities, and interstate and international travel.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Shoes, purses, make-up and jewelry were also donated.—
Staff Photographer,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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But these handy devices can be used for finding more than wallets, purses and keys.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Members of the group included database hackers, organizers, target identifiers, callers and residential burglars who targeted hardware virtual currency wallets, which store cryptocurrency, prosecutors said.—
Andrea Klick,
Oc Register,
27 Apr. 2026
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With dresses and intimate wear for women; jewelry; personal care products; men’s wallets; baby swaddles, stuffies, rattles and teething toys; dog leashes, collars and toys; greeting cards and a wide range of home decor, the store is drawing people in.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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The company also provided gloves, bags and trash pickers for Sunday’s cleanup.—
Shun Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Trader Joe's totes have also found fans abroad, with bags listed on international marketplaces, including Coupang, Depop, and Karrot, as well as eBay and Mercari.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Every once in a while, the TV would display the now ubiquitous images of Suspect One and Suspect Two, who had been caught by surveillance cameras, wearing backpacks and strolling near the finish line moments before the explosions.—
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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My son and daughter have these on their backpacks for school.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Handbags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handbags. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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