filler

as in filling
soft material that is used to fill the hollow parts of something the vase was packed in Styrofoam filler to protect it during shipping

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Recent Examples of filler Cook the dish With minimal filler, tons of crab, and bold spice, these crab patties are the ones to beat. Christina Tkacik, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2025 The 14-year-old dark Nicaraguan wrapper and binder encapsulate a filler of Pennsylvania, Dominican, and Nicaraguan leaf, all tightly bound with a spiraling brownish-black cord of San Andrés tobacco. Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 11 June 2025 This 100% natural wet dog food features premium ingredients with no additives, fillers, artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 June 2025 The brilliance of the formula is not just what it’s made with, but what it’s made without—there are no fillers, artificial additives, or preservatives. Brianna Peters, Vogue, 8 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for filler
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Noun
  • They are made in the U.S. with high-quality materials including cotton bouclé, genuine cowhide leather, velvet, an organic kapok filling and healing crystals.
    Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 18 June 2025
  • For the nut filling, mix sugar, water and lemon juice in a pan.
    Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 June 2025
Noun
  • Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Central banks' growing appetite for gold meant that the precious metal was the second-largest global reserve asset in 2024, according to a European Central Bank report out Wednesday — but analysts suggest some institutions may be nearing their fill.
    Jenni Reid, CNBC, 11 June 2025
  • The higher the fill power, the fluffier the pillow.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • There's no doubt whoever comes out of this liberal rat race will be sent packing when Iowans re-elect America First fighter Mariannette Miller-Meeks next fall.
    Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
  • The bold patterns add a touch of fun, and the bag’s ability to stand upright ensures easy packing and unpacking on busy beach days.
    Jené Luciani Sena may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
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  • But even with their impressive padding, these shoes are still lightweight enough to travel with—and are versatile to boot.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025
  • Beckinsale alleges that she was injured while filming an action scene with minimal padding.
    William Earl, Variety, 12 June 2025

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“Filler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filler. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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