filler

Definition of fillernext
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 A number of talking-head interviews with different urologists confirm that the filler injections Moore offers have the potential to become another hit along the same lines. Tomris Laffly, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026 Dinner starts with a brief discussion about Dorit having dinner with PK, a gel fart that has been collected from the air, sucked up into a syringe, and then used as lip filler for Saddam Hussein’s corpse. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026 Kylie was dramatically overlining her lips and eventually admitted to getting temporary lip fillers, but that did nothing to stop her fans from clamoring to get any tips on how to make their lips look exactly like hers. Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026 So the hyaluronic acid fillers directly provide more volume, and then the biostimulatory fillers help boost collagen. Iyana Robertson, Flow Space, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for filler
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filler
Noun
  • For example, a small cavity that needs a quick filling might cost $200.
    Blake Farmer, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
  • This warmer weather refresh of chicken and biscuits shakes up both the filling and topping for a lighter and brighter take on the classic.
    Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Road trips can require multiple fill ups and maybe an overnight hotel stay to break up longer drivers.
    Keith Laing, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Finally solved that hard-to-fill spot?
    Ed Silverman, STAT, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Rather than spending their time packing, unpacking, and setting up the tent, a family with kids can get straight to gathering around a fire or challenging each other to ever-lengthening cold plunges in the spa.
    Naomi Tomky, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Dokotoo Pullover Sweater Of course, no packing list is complete without a sundress, and this flattering Grace Karin maxi is hard to beat.
    Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Some even have foam padding for cushioning and silicone dots on fingertips to help with grip.
    Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
  • When storing breakables or delicate pieces, consider using your old bed sheets as wrapping or padding to prevent any damage.
    Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026

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“Filler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filler. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.

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