Thesaurus results for CLUTCH BAG

clutch bag

noun

Definition of clutch bag

as in purse

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Recent Examples of clutch bag Dua and Callum did not disappoint, emerging on Sunday afternoon for the shindig, with Dua wearing a sheer white Chloé dress and carrying a swan clutch bag. — Rebecca Cope, Vogue, 8 June 2026 All purses, bags or containers larger than a small clutch bag. — Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026 She was elegantly dressed in a cream coat dress adorned with delicate embroidery, paired with matching heels and a coordinating clutch bag. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025 At the tournament, Lohan appeared to wear a light pink Chanel printed mini dress from the fashion house’s 1996 runway collection with a black Chanel clutch bag. — Escher Walcott, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for clutch bag

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Noun

Police said the individuals approached diners and placed flyers or newspapers over their wallets, purses or cellphones while engaging them in conversation.

— Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
But the strength of the category led analysts to worry that the company might be too dependent on the continuing appetite for purses.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of purse

Noun

For example, a cynical fox character follows Hawke in the snow; little mice steal Sink’s Prada shoes; a snow lynx goes after Haoyu’s Prada bag while rabbits and bats play with Ford’s leather accessories.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
In addition to the lighter candy bags, exorbitant candy prices could also prompt the resurgence of apples and toothbrushes (seriously) as treats, or tiny trinkets instead of candy.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of bag

Noun

Police said the individuals approached diners and placed flyers or newspapers over their wallets, purses or cellphones while engaging them in conversation.

— Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Anyone aiming to boost their protein intake in the Gulf has likely felt the pinch in their wallet lately.

— Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of wallet

Noun

Part of Sotheby’s Collectors’ Week, which debuted last year, the upcoming second edition returns with categories including cars, jewelry, watches, high-performance bicycles and handbags to hit the hammer on December 9.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
The roughly 2,000-square-foot store carries women’s ready-to-wear, handbags, shoes and accessories from names including Alaïa, Bottega Veneta, Celine, Chloé, Khaite and Loewe.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of handbag

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