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 most interesting part of that stat is the fact Miami’s biggest run of the season so far is 26 yards, which means that average is all filler, and no fluff. Omar Kelly october 2, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025 While the band’s influence was undeniable, having paved the way for ’90s stadium-fillers Nirvana and Green Day, original members Paul Westerberg, Bob Stinson, Tommy Stinson and Chris Mars often were are at the center of drama. Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025 Sure, there are brilliant episodes over the course of that all-too-brief run, but there's also plenty of filler as the show finds its space legs. Richard Edwards, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025 This deodorant is free of aluminum, artificial fragrance, filler ingredients, propylene glycol, phthalates, and parabens. Laura Harold, Outside, 28 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for filler
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Noun
  • This casserole, from our 1991 recipe collection, has a classic sweet potato filling, but it’s sweetened with apple butter for a richer, more concentrated flavor.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
  • To make the filling, in a medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter.
    Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Increasingly, misinformation and conspiracy theories about health fill a vacuum created by the lack of doctors, adding challenges to care.
    NPR, NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
  • And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils.
    K.J.S. “Sunny” Anand, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The smallest is a simple 15-by-9-inch packing cube-like pouch with a handle.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Picking and packing, cutting and assembling, painting and palletizing, etc.
    Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Plus, the brand's Cloudlift Lite padding makes every step feel cushy and supported.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Luckmeey Wireless Bra, $18 with coupon This wireless bra molds to your shape with breathable fabric and light padding for a natural lift.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025

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“Filler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filler. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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