Thesaurus results for HANDBAGS

handbags

noun

plural of handbag

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 Dimensional, smooth, and an absolute delight to look at, calf hair also brings with it the benefit of longevity, meaning the Coach handbags above are guaranteed to stay in tip-top shape for years (if not decades) on end. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 Featuring 36 pieces spanning handbags, jewelry, and footwear, the festive edit has something for everyone on your list, from the fabulous women in your life to the equally stylish men. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026 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 Kate Spade offers that designer look without the $1,000+ price tag, with many handbags typically ranging from $150 to $450. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 26 Oct. 2026 From lookalike handbags to beauty products compared across TikTok and Instagram, shoppers are increasingly celebrating the thrill of getting a similar look for less. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026 As fans in the comments pointed out, whoever happened to find Esmeralda pretty much struck gold, as far as luxury handbags go. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026 Beside the pile of purses and heap of handbags, there's a lot of love in the room. — Noel Brennan, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 This strategy is common in luxury goods markets, where selling fewer handbags at higher prices is more desirable than selling many at lower ones. — Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026

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Noun

The Proffers continued to travel to the Soviet Union every year, each time returning with suitcases’ worth of manuscripts.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026
For travel gear, the best deals are in November, while suitcases see the steepest markdowns in late December.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of suitcases

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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 purses

Noun

But as critical as donor funding is, those who are providing the funds believe their wallets are not the path for sustainable BYU excellence.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of wallets

Noun

Cardboard boxes and mesh bags of food items being stored directly on floor of walk-in cooler.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
The remains, wrapped in several layers of garbage bags, were turned over to the Gang Supression Force by HERO, a relief organization that was contacted through humanitarian channels, the group told the Miami Herald.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of bags

Noun

Firearms purchased in Florida were put in small backpacks and stashed in a trashcan in the library bathroom, the department said.

— Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
This is when people begin to gather outside the roll-up door, some carrying backpacks ready to be filled.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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