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 The filler is made of 100% exclusive Hutterite, a high-quality goose down, and the shell is made of 100% sateen cotton. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 30 May 2025 Non-Invasive Skin Tightening Procedures Skin tightening procedures that do not involve surgery include ultrasound skin tightening, radiofrequency skin tightening, and injectables like aesthetic fillers. Heidi Cope, Health, 29 May 2025 Practice speaking confidently without filler words—AI systems react more negatively to hesitation than human interviewers. Gergo Vari, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 The reality star is also a fan of noninvasive procedures like Botox and fillers. Greta Bjornson, People.com, 6 May 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
  • If the packing cube has a zipper enclosure, unzip it.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
  • Days spent on the sand are finally here, but your packing list isn’t complete without the best summer songs to set the mood.
    Janae McKenzie, Glamour, 14 June 2025
Noun
  • 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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