consignment
noun
con·sign·ment
kən-ˈsīn-mənt 
1
: the act or process of consigning
2
: something consigned especially in a single shipment
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Not to mention, there’s often a live DJ and chic consignment stand with trendy bathing suits and coverups for sale.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Visitors arriving to view multimillion-dollar consignments or attend evening sales will now also encounter masterpieces on loan from museums.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026
Finally, consider finishing touches that will also be enjoyed for years to come; scour consignment sites like TheRealReal for rare or unique luxury ties or swap out a tie all together for the afterparty in place of a long scarf like this one with a subtle heart detail from Mulberry.
—Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
According to prosecutors, Mizell acquired around 10 kilos of cocaine on consignment from a California supplier in August 2002.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Visitors arriving to view multimillion-dollar consignments or attend evening sales will now also encounter masterpieces on loan from museums.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026
Finally, consider finishing touches that will also be enjoyed for years to come; scour consignment sites like TheRealReal for rare or unique luxury ties or swap out a tie all together for the afterparty in place of a long scarf like this one with a subtle heart detail from Mulberry.
—Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
According to prosecutors, Mizell acquired around 10 kilos of cocaine on consignment from a California supplier in August 2002.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Consignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consignment. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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