minaudière

noun

Definition of minaudièrenext
1
as in purse

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2
as in trunk

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of minaudière As the product — including eye, lip and face makeup, along with brushes and a minaudiere — are only being made once, the collectibles are expected to sell out. — Meg Hemphill, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2018 The diamond buckles on her Manolos matched, and a sparking minaudiere completed the ensemble. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minaudière
  1. purse
  2. trunk
  3. bag
  4. chest
  5. handbag
  6. caddy
  7. pocketbook
  8. box
Noun
  • From anti-theft purses that look like chic handbags to polished trousers that feel more like comfy sweatpants, these styles are versatile, functional, and comfortable to boot—and prices start at just $8.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Small enough to fit into a purse, the traditional Spanish folding hand fan, or abanico, snaps open into a semicircle.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of purse
Noun
  • She had been beaten and stabbed inside her home, and her body was then placed in the trunk of her car.
    — Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Owner Gayle Hill hosts several designer trunk shows a year for her loyal customers, who rely on the Maverick buyer's eye for heirloom-quality pieces.
    — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of trunk
Noun
  • These bags come from Maria Grazia Chiuri’s fall 2026 collection, her first as Fendi’s chief creative officer—and something of a homecoming for the Roman designer.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Carter Nylon Cargo Backpack My 56-year-old mom never travels without a backpack to easily store her medicines, snacks, chargers, laptop, and even spare clothes in the compact bag.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of bag
Noun
  • Unlike many Nazi chest-thumpers,the crafty obergruppenführer never blew his own horn.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Officer Caleb Garcia-Alamilla fired one round at point-blank range that struck Maccani in his right arm and traveled into his chest, police said.
    — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of chest
Noun
  • There’s no denying that the fall 2026 runways made a strong case for color; even the street style scene is on board, slipping into colorful shoes and sporting handbags in a variety of vibrant shades—baby pink, chartreuse, and cobalt.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • His store in Elk Grove — which sells handbags, Rolex watches and jewelry — has outgrown its space.
    — ANNIKA MERRILEES, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of handbag
Noun
  • College move-in used to mean twin XL sheets, a shower caddy, and maybe a few posters taped to a cinder-block wall.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • This sink caddy keeps your sponge, scrub brush, and dish soap corralled in one spot instead of scattered around the sink.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 28 July 2026
Definition of caddy
Noun
  • But the war in Ukraine has been coming ever closer to home for many Russians, hitting them squarely in the pocketbooks.
    — Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Then, with the aid of a good pocketbook on plant identification, look for preferred food types.
    — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of pocketbook
Noun
  • Each lockable box has a hydraulic system engineered for smooth daily operation and a roomy interior that provides ample storage for your patio cushions, gardening gear, toys, or outdoor entertaining essentials.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The lawsuit further alleged that Trader Joe’s put its crustless PB&Js peanut in packaging that too closely resembled the coloring of an Uncrustables box and featured a similar photograph of a sandwich with a bite taken out of one side.
    — Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of box

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“Minaudière.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minaudi%C3%A8re. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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